The UK has been hit by snow and cold temperatures for days (Image: Getty)
, the second named storm of the season, which will bring severe weather conditions,
is set to hit on Saturday and continue into Sunday, with in place across large parts of the country.
, including an exceptional amber alert beginning Thursday afternoon and spanning nearly 84 hours until it ends Sunday night in south west England.
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The map shows storm Bert making its approach towards the UK on Friday evening. (Image: WX Charts)
Friday evening (November 22)
begins to make its approach, with maps showing rain and snow gathering strength over the Atlantic.
By 6pm, heavy rain is forecast to batter coastal areas in southwest England and parts of Wales.
The has issued yellow warnings for rain and wind in these regions, with gusts potentially reaching up to 70mph in exposed areas.
By early morning on Saturday Storm Bert engulfs most of the UK. (Image: WX Charts)
Early Saturday morning (November 23)
By dawn, most of the UK is engulfed in heavy rain and snow, with horrifying WX Charts maps painted in shades of deep red and purple, showing the intensity of the storm.
Snow is forecast to cover northern England and Scotland, particularly over higher ground, while southern and western areas face relentless rainfall.
Over 100mm of rain could fall in some regions, especially over Wales and southwest England, increasing the risk of flooding.
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The maps show horrifying red and purple colours all over the UK on Saturday at around 9am. (Image: WX Charts)
Saturday morning (9am)
The situation could get even worse by mid-morning, with much of the country still under heavy downpours and snowfall, according to the forecast from WX Charts.
Scotland’s Highlands and northern England remain buried under snow, while rain sweeps across the Midlands and the south.
The also warns of rapid snowmelt that could increase flooding risks.
The south of the country will still see some heavy rainfall on Saturday evening. (Image: WX Charts)
Saturday evening
Rain continues to drench the south, with severe downpours affecting London, Cardiff and surrounding areas, according to the forecast from WX Charts.
Northern regions and Scotland remain under snow and icy conditions, potentially making travel dangerous. WX Charts maps show swirls of rain and snow battering the country.
Sunday morning still sees the UK engulfed in horrific red and yellow colours. (Image: WX Charts)
Sunday morning (November 24)
Storm Bert shows no intent of slowing down on Sunday, with heavy rain battering areas from Manchester to Edinburgh, according to the forecast from WX Charts.
While snowfall eases slightly in Scotland, heavy rain is still forecast for western and southern parts of the UK.
Flood warnings also remain in place, particularly for areas that previously saw heavy rainfall.
The storm clears out a little bit by Sunday evening. (Image: WX Charts)
Sunday evening
As the storm starts to ease, conditions improve slightly, but isolated heavy rain is still expected in parts of the north and south, according to maps from WX Charts.
The also warns that the ground could remain waterlogged, and travel disruptions are likely to continue.
People should remain cautious and plan ahead when travelling. (Image: Getty)
Warnings and precautions
deputy chief meteorologist Dan Holley said: “Storm Bert marks a shift to much milder air and wintry hazards will gradually diminish through the weekend, but heavy snowfall is expected across parts of northern England and Scotland for a time on Saturday, especially over higher ground, and warnings are in place.
“Heavy rain through Saturday and Sunday, especially in southern and western parts of the UK, will also bring impacts for some with a number of warnings in place.
“We expect 50-75 mm of rainfall quite widely within the warning areas, but in excess of 100 mm is possible over high ground in parts of Wales and southwest England.
“In addition, rapid melting of lying snow over the weekend and periods of strong winds are likely to exacerbate impacts and bring the potential for travel disruption, as well as flooding for some.”