Storm Bert is forecast to hit the UK on Saturday, bringing high winds, potential flooding and some snow. Disruption is expected over the weekend, with gusts of 40-60mph (65-96km/h) forecast in parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, north Wales and northern England.

Forecasters say the 'multi-hazard' Storm Bert will be felt across the UK as it brings heavy snow, rain, wind and icy conditions - check if your area is covered by a Met Office weather warning

Heavy snow from Storm Bert has stranded passengers at an airport in north-east England. Flights from Newcastle are delayed by several hours with some arrivals diverted to Edinburgh and Belfast or cancelled. The airport said staff were working hard to keep disruption to a minimum following "continuous" snowfall through the morning.

Tens of thousands of homes, farms and businesses in Ireland suffered power outages due to Storm Bert on Saturday, while some rail lines and roads were closed in Britain due to what forecasters called a "multi-hazard event".

Storm Bert is set to strike the UK - with snow, rain and strong winds expected to cause travel disruption and potential flooding.

A number of roads have been closed and some trains cancelled, while flights have been disrupted at Newcastle Airport.

The Met Office has issued snow, ice, wind and rain warnings across the UK and said the low pressure system would be a 'multi-hazard event' following a cold snap. An amber alert for heavy snow and ice will be in force on Saturday from 7am until 5pm.

Lancashire woke up to heavy rain and snow as Storm Bert hit the region on Saturday. Two weather warnings were put in place by the Met Office, firstly, an amber alert for snow in eastern parts of the county until midday,