Met Office names Storm Bert as heavy rain and strong winds forecast in Cambridgeshire

Cait Findlay
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Heavy rain is forecast for Cambridgeshire (stock image)
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Storm Bert is set to hit the UK as the Met Office forecast shows heavy rain and strong winds for Cambridgeshire on Saturday (November 23). The storm is expected to bring heavy rain throughout the weekend in southern parts of the UK.

Jason Kelly, Met Office Chief Meteorologist, said: "Storm Bert starts to arrive overnight on Friday and into Saturday, initially over Northern Ireland. As we go through the first part of Saturday morning, it will start to show its hand across Scotland, north Wales and northern England, with the potential for some heavy snowfall, especially over higher ground."

Mr Kelly said southern parts of the UK could see as much as 50-75mm of rain over the weekend, accompanied by strong southerly winds. The Environment Agency has advised people to sign up for flood warnings and check flood risk before travelling.

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The Met Office forecast for the East of England on Saturday said: "Windy, and turning much milder. Rain will spread northeast through the morning, heavy at times, with further outbreaks through the afternoon. Some drier intervals possible, mainly in the south. Maximum temperature 12 °C."

Wind speeds of up to 49mph have been forecast for parts of Cambridgeshire across the weekend. The outlook for Sunday said: "Windy and mild again Sunday, with further outbreaks of rain. Rain gradually clearing east early Monday."

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