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Storm Bert to bring ‘multi-hazard event’ to Scotland amid ‘danger to life’ warnings
STORM Bert is set to bring a “multi-hazard event” to Scotland tomorrow following a cold snap across the country.
The Met Office has issued several weather warnings, including an amber alert for snow and ice.
The storm is set to reach the country on Saturday, bringing in “heavy rain, strong winds and disruptive snow to parts of the UK through the weekend”.
And this could potentially cause travel disruption and flooding in some areas.
The amber warning for snow and ice kicks in at 7am on Saturday and lasts until 5pm.
The warning covers parts of Angus, Perth and Kinross, Stirlingshire, Aberdeenshire and some of the Highlands and Argyll and Bute.
A yellow warning for wind starts at 5am on Saturday and lasts to 7pm.
It will affect Angus, Fife, Perth and Kinross, Stirling, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, Na h-Eileanan Siar, Highland, Dumfries and Galloway, East Lothian, Midlothian Council, Scottish Borders, Argyll and Bute, East Ayrshire, East Renfrewshire, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, Renfrewshire, South Ayrshire and South Lanarkshire.
Met Office spokesman Oli Claydon said Storm Bert was a “multi-hazard event”.
He said: “We’re looking at strong winds, some high snowfall accumulation, heavy rain, all in various different parts of the UK.
“So it’s quite a complex weather set-up for the weekend. Generally speaking, it’s a very unsettled weekend of weather ahead.”
He advised the public to keep an eye on the weather in their areas.
“Because of the different nature of the weather across the UK, people really need to have an idea of what the forecast is for them specifically.
“Further south it’s wind and rain, further north it’s snow then rain and wind. So it really depends on where you are in the UK. Keep on top of the forecast for your area, and prepare as necessary.
“Obviously, with snow and ice there could be some pretty tricky conditions, especially in the morning (on Saturday), so if you are going to leave the house pay attention to what’s going on in your area with the local authorities.”
A second yellow warning for rain and snow affects all of Scotland from 4am to 9am on Saturday morning.
Heavy snow will spread north eastwards on Saturday morning, giving significant accumulations in many areas.
Accumulations of 10-20 cm are likely on ground typically above 200m, with potentially as much as 20-40 cm on high ground above 400m.
Snow will eventually revert to rain during Saturday afternoon, but may be preceded by a short spell of freezing rain in places adding to the ice risk.
Strengthening winds will lead to drifting of lying snow, with difficult travelling conditions likely on higher level routes.
There is a small chance that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties, as well as flying debris.
RAC Breakdown spokeswoman Alice Simpson warned drivers to be aware of “rapidly changing conditions” on the roads because of Storm Bert.
She said: “Persistent downpours will lead to areas of standing water, so it’s important to keep speeds down as the risk of losing control through aquaplaning on a thin layer of water is far greater.
“Drivers should also be very wary of puddles as they can sometimes hide dangerous potholes beneath that can cause expensive damage to vehicles.
“Strong winds increase the risk of debris falling into the road which makes journeys more challenging, particularly in exposed coastal areas where drivers might be at risk of being buffeted off course.
“Routes in Scotland, especially rural ones, look likely to face disruption from fresh snow that is forecast on Friday and Saturday. We encourage motorists to stick to major roads where possible and take extra care in the worst-affected areas.
“Those who have to drive should stay tuned to weather forecasts and allow plenty of time to de-ice and de-mist your vehicle, as it’s dangerous and illegal to drive looking out of a small gap in a frozen windscreen.”
The £19.99 buy that heats up any chilly corners of your home INSTANTLY, is portable AND is cheaper than central heating
WITH energy bills set to rise AGAIN this winter in a “disappointing” blow for millions of households, many Brits will be looking to do anything they can to keep prices low.
Prices had been expected to fall in January easing the burden on struggling bill payers, with Cornwall Insight suggesting they would fall from £1,717 now to £1,697, but it now says they will rise 1% to £1,736.
Energy consultancy experts stated that forecasts indicate prices are expected to remain “relatively high for the rest of the winter.”
However, it’s important to remember that these are only predictions, and Ofgem will reveal the actual price cap for January on Friday.
But with energy prices still skyrocketing, and the weather is only getting colder, many homeowners and tenants are desperately seeking ways to keep their bills as low as possible.
And many savvy savers are raving about a small divide that will help heat up any chilly corner in your home.
It is portable and according to many users, a lot cheaper than switching the heating on.
The GoHeater LED can be bought from sites including Amazon, and EasyLife.co.uk for £19.99.
It provides instant heat and plugs directly into your wall socket, so there are no trailing cables to trip over.
The product is described as being ideal for bedrooms, study, offices, hotel rooms or chilly corners.
The features include a programmable digital control panel with adjustable temperature settings, and a 12-hour auto-stop timer, which costs “just pennies to run.”
One fan, who goes by the name of ‘creativelifeofmst’ on TikTok, praised the mini electric heater.
She said: “I’m so glad we got this little energy efficient plug-in heater for heating our hallway, stairs and landing.
“It heats up to 250 square feet so it packs quite a punch even though it’s only 500 watts.
“It’s programmable for up to 12 hours.
“We’ve currently set it for 20 minutes at a high speed.
“It’s also got this lovely little night light that colour changes and yes it meets the UK CE standards.”
Rushing to the comments section of her video, another fan said: “I bought two that are great and throw loads of heat out.”
Someone else asked: “How much does it cost an hour to run?”
To which the ‘creativelifeofmst’ replied: “It’s been costing us about 3p for 20mins as I only put it on for short bursts when needed. Not sure if that helps.”
How do I calculate my energy bill?
BELOW we reveal how you can calculate your own energy bill.
To calculate how much you pay for your energy bill, you must find out your unit rate for gas and electricity and the standing charge for each fuel type.
The unit rate will usually be shown on your bill in p/kWh.The standing charge is a daily charge that is paid 365 days of the year – irrespective of whether or not you use any gas or electricity.
You will then need to note down your own annual energy usage from a previous bill.
Once you have these details, you can work out your gas and electricity costs separately.
Multiply your usage in kWh by the unit rate cost in p/kWh for the corresponding fuel type – this will give you your usage costs.
You’ll then need to multiply each standing charge by 365 and add this figure to the totals for your usage – this will then give you your annual costs.
Divide this figure by 12, and you’ll be able to determine how much you should expect to pay each month from April 1.
Black Friday 2024 live: Best UK deals and sales from Amazon, Skims, Apple, Playstation and Pandora
BLACK Friday is just over a week away, but the sales are already heating up with plenty of deals from top brands and retailers available right now.
Many brands – including Sky, Argos, Boots, Amazon and John Lewis – have already released early bird deals, with more fantastic offers expected to be added in the lead up to the big day!
This year, Black Friday officially falls on November 29, just in time for Christmas shopping, kicking off one of 2024’s biggest shopping weekends which wraps up with Cyber Monday on December 2.
The Sun will be rounding up all the best deals in our dedicated guides – so you’re in the right place for real-time offers, news, and expert advice.
Our Black Friday live blog is run by our shopping experts. They know how to spot the best discounts and steer you away from bad deals.
Read our Black Friday live blog below for all the latest deals and updates…
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Gers appeared to be turning the corner – results wise at least – before the break and are looking to pick up where they left off having beaten Hearts and Motherwell.
Aberdeen can move clear at the top of the table for a couple of hours at least when they head for St Mirren.
While Kilmarnock were impressive and the better side against Celtic in their last game before the internationals, ultimately going down 2-0 at Rugby Park.
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They’re at a St Johnstone side who have lost three on the spin, despite scoring in each game, and sit in tenth.
Then under the Tynecastle lights, Celtic are at Hearts in an unusual 7.45pm kick off slot.
The Jambos are still toiling in 11th with the Hoops winning five on the bounce, conceding just once in the win over Leipzig, before the split.
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