Vehicles struggle through snow on the B 823 between Leadhills and Wanlockhead in Wanlockhead, Scotland - Storm Dennis over the weekend.
Cumbria, Northumberland and vast swathes of Scotland have been warned of “blizzard conditions” by the Met Office as snow showers are combined with strong winds. The regions are subject to a yellow weather warning with up to cm of snow forecast in higher parts, while Northern Ireland could see further snow showers, forecasters said.
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Flood warning
A round 797 properties are believed to have been affected by flooding in recent days, the Environment Agency said as it warned of more wet weather ahead when Dennis takes hold. Caroline Douglass, flood duty manager at the agency, said: “River and surface water Flooding is possible on Saturday into Sunday due to Storm Dennis and we are advising people to check their flood risk and to stay safe on the coast or when walking or driving near swollen rivers. ” She also warned people against taking “dangerous” so-called storm selfies.
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Dennis set to menace Britain
D ennis. , the fourth named storm of the – season , is set to bring a second consecutive weekend of wet and windy weather after Ciara struck the UK with winds of up to (mph.) Gusts of mph are expected, with more than mph possible over hills, coastal areas and exposed locations, the Met Office said. Predicted heavy rain could also run the risk of further flooding, with warnings still in place in England, six in Scotland and one in Wales following recent heavy rainfall.
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