An MP has accused the Met Office of incompetence in a “clear underestimation” of the impact of Storm Bert, as communities continue a huge clean-up after torrential rain and widespread flooding.

Weekend weather will see snow, rain and possible 70mph winds across large parts of the UK due to Storm Bert, the second named weather front of the season.

The Met Office is warning people that National Severe Weather Warnings are still in place across the UK as Storm Bert brings high winds and heavy rains across the UK. At least three people have died across the UK during the severe weather, with two car crashes and one car crushed by a tree.

While the Met Office said it was "committed to learning the lessons" the forecasting and meteorological body also pointed out that rainfall totals were in line with its predictions and warnings.

Find out why the latest UK storm for heavy snow and rain, announced by the Met Office ahead of the weekend is called Bert.

The Met Office said it wasn't "clear" that the flood risk posed as big of a risk to the South Wales Valleys as Storm Dennis did in 2020 but would look at how things could be improved with working to b

The Met Office has issued weather warnings as Storm Bert arrives in Britain, prompting a slew of yellow and amber weather alerts. Storm Bert, the second storm of the year, is expected to bring heavy snowfall and rain as well as fast winds across the country this weekend.

A YELLOW weather warning is in place in Inverclyde this morning due to strong winds. Gusts associated with Storm Bert may bring disruption to the area until around 10am. The conditions could cause some delays to road, rail and ferry transport.

Parts of country brace for potential half a month’s worth of rain as danger to life warning issued just days after Storm Bert battered UK