Weather Warnings As Bertha Moves Up North

Weather warnings have been issued by forecasters as the remnants of Hurricane Bertha continue to move across the country.

After Wales and southern England were left drenched on Sunday, northern parts braced themselves for the unpleasant conditions today.

By early this morning the town of Lossiemouth, in Moray, Scotland, had recorded almost a average month's rainfall in just 12 hours, while Aberdeenshire saw gusts of 50mph.

A First World War flypast over the white cliffs of Dover involving three bi-planes escorted by modern-day Tornado GR4s to commemorate those who flew and fought in the Great War has been cancelled due to unstable winds across the Channel.

A crane attempts to remove a fallen tree in Hull on Sunday

And the Environment Agency has issued six flood warnings, indicating flooding is expected, and 47 flood alerts across England and Wales, while the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has 12 flood alerts in place.

While parts of England and Wales are under Met Office warnings for rain and wind, forecaster Emma Corrigan said it is likely to clear up as the storm continues its course.

"It is expected to be a much drier day for southern parts but we'll still see some scattered showers in the west although these will spread eastwards as the day moves on," she said.

"It is expected to feel quite cool with temperatures in the mid to high teens.

It could reach around 21C in the south east but with blustery winds it will feel a little cooler than that."

Many areas were flooded on Sunday, including parts of Grimsby

In Scotland, motorists have been warned to expect disruption and Transport Scotland alongside its partners, including the local authorities, Sepa and Police Scotland, said they are monitoring the situation closely to ensure they are well prepared for the conditions.

Traffic Scotland operator manager Stein Connelly said drivers in parts of the North East and Highlands & Islands are likely to face difficult road conditions due to heavy rain.

"We would advise people in these areas to prepare for some travel disruption and to allow extra time for their journeys," he said.

"They should also check the relevant websites for up to date travel information."

The Met Office said people should be prepared for some disruption to transport with localised flooding likely.

It said outdoor activities will also be hazardous due to heavy rain combined with strong winds.

Police Scotland said: "There is a possibility of flooding in low-lying land, roads and to rivers which could cause delays to early morning traffic.

"Police are asking that the public allow extra time for travel and if driving, to be aware of possible flooding."

Ms Corrigan said a return to the sunshine and heat of earlier this summer does not look likely any time soon.

"Towards the end of the week we will see calmer, more settled conditions but temperatures will on average stay on the cooler side," she said.

"There is no real indication of a return to the hot conditions we've seen."

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