There are still hundreds of flood warnings and alerts in place across the UK after Storm Bert hit the country at the weekend. At least four people have died since the storm hit, but it's not clear whether all are directly linked to the bad weather.

“Storm Bert marks a shift to much milder air and wintry hazards will gradually diminish through the weekend, but heavy snowfall is expected across parts of northern England and Scotland for a time on Saturday, especially over higher ground, and warnings are in place,” Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Dan Holley said.

SCOTS are facing travel chaos this morning as Storm Bert continues to batter parts of the country. A yellow wind warning is in place for central and western Scotland until 10am today. Forecasters

There are still hundreds of flood warnings and alerts in place across the UK after Storm Bert hit the country at the weekend. In Wales, 10 areas have been placed under boil water notices.

The yellow weather warnings were issued as the winds are expected to disrupt transport, and bring dangerous coastal and marine conditions.

H eavy rain and thawing snow are combining to bring flooding across the UK as Storm Bert continues to batter the country. More than 200 flood alerts are in place for England, Wale

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.

Forecasters have issued a major update as a new storm system strikes parts of the UK. Storm Bert has sparked a turbulent start to the weekend, with snow expected to accumulate at least 20 to 40mm above ground.

Storm Bert has engulfed Britain, even forcing the cancellation of a number of Christmas lights switch-on events. Multiple yellow weather warnings for rain and wind have been released for the next 48 hours.