Storm Bert continues to hit Scotland with weather warnings for strong winds

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Heavy rain and thawing snow are combining to bring flooding across the UK as Storm Bert continues to batter the country.

The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for rain and wind covering large swathes of the UK today, Sunday, November 24.

In Scotland, Argyll and Bute, the Highlands and Na h-Eileanan Siar have been issued a warning for high winds from 12pm until 11:59pm, bringing disruption to transport, and dangerous coastal and marine conditions.

Three men have died on the roads during Storm Bert and thousands of homes have been without power.

Milder temperatures are causing the snow which covered the north of England and much of Scotland to melt.

Rail operators cancelled services on some routes all day on Saturday and urged passengers to check their routes before making journeys.

Avanti West Coast cancelled its service between Edinburgh and Carlisle all day on Saturday with the next direct service from Carlisle not scheduled to run until Sunday afternoon.

A Met Office spokesperson said: "A further spell of south to south westerly severe gales are expected to develop on Sunday and continue into Sunday night before easing on Monday. Gusts 55 to 65 mph are likely and around the most exposed coasts and headlands gusts 70-75 mph are possible."

In a post on X on Saturday evening, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said: "My thoughts are with all those affected by Storm Bert.

"For those who have lost power, my department will be keeping in close touch with the energy companies as they seek to ensure it is restored as swiftly as possible and help those affected."

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