Cold snap continues across UK ahead of Storm Bert | Global News Avenue

Colder temperatures, strong winds and potential flooding are expected across the UK before Storm Bert hits this weekend.

In Scotland, temperatures could drop to -10C early on Friday, with ice and snow warnings still in place across much of the UK.

Burt’s arrival on Saturday is expected to bring much milder temperatures, but wind gusts of 40-60 mph (65-96 km/h) are expected in Scotland, Northern Ireland, north Wales and northern England, which is expected to cause interference.

A yellow warning for ice and snow has been issued for central Scotland, with multiple yellow warnings for rain and wind also in place on Saturday and Sunday.

Temperatures will hover between -2 and 2C across the UK on Friday morning, with temperatures not expected to rise above 6C throughout the day.

Temperatures could reach as high as 12 to 15 degrees Celsius in Wales, central and southern England by Saturday.

But heavy rain is also expected at times over the weekend, which the Environment Agency says could cause localized flooding

In southwest England and Wales, the Met Office has issued a yellow warning for rainfall, with widespread rainfall of 50-75 mm (2-3 inches) possible throughout Saturday.

In some areas, such as South Wales and Dartmoor, average rainfall in a day can be as high as 125 mm (5 inches).

Strong winds have the potential to cause damage and destruction to transport networks and buildings, and may also cause power outages.

These winds will continue at times into Sunday and Monday as Storm Bert slowly tracks eastwards across the UK.

Network Rail has advised passengers to check their journeys before traveling this weekend.

A yellow warning for heavy snow and ice will also be in force for areas north of Scotland’s Midlands between 07:00 GMT and 17:00 GMT on Saturday, where 20-40cm of snow is possible on higher ground.

Police urge people not to travel on Scotland’s roads on Saturday The country is bracing for heavier snowfall.

Met Office meteorologist Honore Kriswick said “heavy” rain was likely throughout Saturday, with “snow” at times in parts of northern England and Scotland.

The cold weather has caused disruptions.

Over 100 schools in the Scottish Highlands and North Wales 30 Closed on Thursday and virtually 200 schools in Devon and Cornwall Closed or partially closed due to snow.

Earlier this week, Scotland recorded its coldest early winter temperatures since 1998, when Braemar in Aberdeenshire hit -11.2C.