Hampshire Police said a man in his 60s died, after a tree fell on a car on the A34 near Winchester at around 7.47am on Saturday, to the southbound carriageway between Kings Worthy and Winnall.
They found the driver of a black Mercedes E350 dead at the scene.
Officers are investigating whether the incident was linked to the storm.
Two other fatal collisions also happened while the storm took hold in England, and it remains unclear if both incidents were linked to the storm.
A 34-year-old man died in a single-vehicle collision in the early hours of Saturday, on Moorhead Lane in Shipley, West Yorkshire Police said.
Multiple weather warnings are in place across the UK (Getty Stock Images)
Officers found a blue Renault Captur, which had been travelling towards Saltaire, had collided with a wall.
Meanwhile, a man in his 40s died in a crash on the A45 near Flore in Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire Police said the collision on Saturday morning, involved a silver Toyota Corolla and a dark grey Hyundai i30 Active.
Today, the Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings, suggesting that the weather is likely to ’cause some low level impacts, including some disruption to travel in a few places’.
Milder temperatures are also causing the snow which covered the north of England and much of Scotland to melt.
However, the weather service noted that Storm Bert is likely to cause ‘dangerous coastal conditions’ across southern England and parts of Wales until 9pm on Sunday.
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️ Strong winds across parts of central and eastern England Sunday 0800 – 2100 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
The Environment Agency added: “Flood alert for River Gowy catchment including areas around Frodsham.
“Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, property flooding is not expected. Flooding is possible from 5:00 PM on 22/11/2024 and will affect locations near the River Gowy.
“Further heavy rainfall is forecast, levels will continue to rise and remain high all weekend. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.”
Last night the Energy Secretary, Ed Miliband, tweeted: “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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Warning issued to all dog owners as temperature drops across UK
Dog owners should watch out when taking their furry friends out this winter
A warning has been issued to dog owners planning on taking their pooch out for a walk during the winter months.
You may or may not have noticed but the country is currently experiencing a cold snap – with the Met Office recently issuing yellow weather alerts for various parts of the UK.
Although current forecasts are expecting temperatures to improve by the end of the week, you shouldn’t be packing away your woolly jumpers and thermal hats, as this won’t be the last we’ll see of the winter cold.
The colder weather means that pet owners need to take extra care when taking their animals outdoors.
Walking your dog in colder temperatures can be dangerous depending on the breed (Getty Stock Images)
How cold is too cold for your dog to go on a walk?
Just like heatwaves, cold weather can also be dangerous to walk dogs in, with your canine friend at risk of developing hypothermia, frostbite and cracked pads from being outside in freezing temperatures.
Guidance can also vary depending on the size, age and breed of the dog, with Siberian Huskies able to survive in sub-zero temperatures whereas your chihuahua or greyhound would definitely struggle.
UK-based veterinary chain Pet Health Club recently shared a helpful infographic on social media, highlighting the temperatures you need to be looking out for before grabbing the lead and heading out the door.
For smaller breeds, Pet Health Club recommends that owners of smaller and medium sized dogs practice caution when walking their pooch once the mercury hits 4°C and to limit outdoor excursions to toilet breaks and necessary outings once it gets past -1°C.
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Larger dogs can typically manage in colder temperatures, with colder than -6°C being the point in which owners need to become cautious about their pet.
Owners of older dogs and breeds which have thinner coats should also be extra-cautious.
Dog coats and booties for the paws can also help with walking during winter weather. Betty & Butch also recommends packing a towel to keep fur dry, particularly during wet weather.
How to spot signs of hypothermia in dogs
Being able to spot the signs of hypothermia in dogs is also important during the colder months.
Being able to spot the signs of hypothermia is also important for dog owners (Getty Stock Images)
According to guidance from PDSA, the hypothermia warning signs to look out for in dogs are:
- Drowsiness, confusion and clumsiness
- Pale gums
- Extensive shivering
- Loss of consciousness
When it come to treating a pet with suspected hypothermia, the charity advises that owners should dry off a pet with a wet coat as soon as possible, warming them up with blankets and slowly increasing the temperature of your house gradually.
Mild hypothermia can typically be treated at home, however, Purina recommends if your dog’s body temperature falls below 28°C, then you should seek veterinary support.
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Brenna Cooper
Met Office issues two warnings ahead of ‘Arctic blast’ set to hit UK tomorrow
The UK is going to experience weather that’s unusual for this time of year
Get ready to dig out your hats, gloves and scarves now that the Met Office has issued a weather warning beginning tomorrow.
It’s autumn, and while it comes with lovely different colours of leaves and a crisp morning air, there’s also the chance that things will get chilly, but how chilly are we to expect?
According to the Office, we’re in for a bit of a cold one starting from tomorrow (17 November) as Arctic winds are set to sweep across the UK.
The Met Office issued two warnings (Getty Images / Jeff J Mitchell / Staff)
You can expect sub-zero temperatures, as well as rain to come in parts of Southern Scotland and Northern England, as temperatures in some areas will be well below the average for this time of year.
In London, you can expect highs of 6C and night-time lows of -1C.
Snow and ice warnings have also been issued, with it coming into Scotland from tomorrow at 4pm until Monday 11am.
It’ll then travel to England from Monday at 10am until the same time on Tuesday.
Unfortunately, while the rest of the UK is set to experience maybe just a smattering of snow, heavy snow is due to take over the two areas given the weather warnings.
Meteorologists said there will be ‘a messy mixture of rain, sleet and snow’ in the next few days for parts of the UK, and everywhere will be a lot colder than they’d like it to be.
The warnings cover parts of Scotland and England (Met Office)
Apparently, there will be a ‘major change in the weather from this weekend, as an early winter cold spell arrives bringing the potential for disruption for some next week’.
However, with cold comes danger, as the UK Health Security Agency issued a cold health alert starting from Sunday until next Thursday for the Midlands (sad week for me) and the North of England.
It warned of an ‘increased use of healthcare services by vulnerable people’ and a ‘greater risk to life’ for those who are vulnerable.
While a lot of inland places will see dry weather and a bit of frost in the morning, Northern Ireland can look forward to frequent showers (as usual) as well as the coastal areas of England and Wales, which will also see rain, sleet and hail.
According to a map showing forecast snow in southern Scotland and northern England, there is a possible fall of 15-20cm on hills above 400m, and then 2-10cm in low areas.
Get your hats and gloves out (Christopher Furlong / Staff / Getty Images)
The first weather warning for Northern Scotland, which also covers the Highlands area, explained that ice and some snow could lead to ‘slippery surfaces and difficult travel conditions’.
There is also possible ‘icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths’.
Travel could be affected by the weather, such as roads and railways, meaning that you can expect longer journey times by road, train or bus services as well as ‘injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces’.
Forecasters went on to say that on Sunday afternoon, those living within the warning area will see showers that will turn increasingly chilly through the day, so get your wellies and umbrellas out.
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Brits issued urgent travel warning as ‘Arctic blast’ snow batters UK
The Met Office has issued three yellow weather alerts for snow and ice
A travel warning has been issued after heavy snow has fallen overnight in some areas in the UK.
The Met Office has given three yellow weather alerts for snow and ice across the Midlands, northern England, parts of Northern Ireland, north east Wales and sections of Northern Ireland.
Yellow warnings suggest that the weather is likely to ’cause some low level impacts, including some disruption to travel in a few places’.
This comes after National Rail said it would expect the cold climate to impact various routes until 2pm on Tuesday (19 November).
Travellers have been told to plan ahead this morning (Getty Stock Images)
These routes include Bradford Interchange and Huddersfield, and also between Halifax and Hebden Bridge and Hull.
Mersey Rail also said that its first lines would run without travellers to ensure safety.
Those who will be travelling this morning have been asked to plan their journey ahead by checking their local rail app or social media.
Dan Suri, Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, said: “An area of low pressure slides its way eastwards on Monday night. The associated frontal system, marking the boundary between cold air in the north and milder conditions to the south, will bring disruptive snow to some areas between Monday evening and Tuesday morning.
The Met Office has issued three yellow weather alerts for snow and ice (BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)
“This is likely to coincide with rush hour, leading to disruption to some transport routes across a central swathe of the UK on Tuesday morning. It will also be windy in the far south.”
Across the North East and North West of the country, motorists have been advised to take extra care when heading out this morning.
Impacted roads included the M26 between J21-J23, the M1 at Leeds and Sheffield and the M56 at Manchester.
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has since issued an amber warning, which covers the east and north of England, midlands, and Yorkshire and the Humber, with yellow alerts coming into place for the South East, South West and London at 8am on Tuesday, lasting until 6pm on Saturday.
There are likely to be some travel disruptions (Getty Stock Images)
Dr Agostinho Sousa, from the UKHSA, said: “This is the first amber Cold Weather Health Alert of the season.
“But we can expect more as we approach winter, and it is vital to check in on vulnerable friends, family and neighbours to ensure they are well prepared for the onset of cold weather.
“Particularly if they are elderly or otherwise at increased risk.”
Charity Age UK also warned that the conditions could be dangerous for vulnerable and elderly people.
Age UK director Caroline Abrahams said: “With high energy bills and food prices it is understandable that some may think they have to cut back on food and turn their heating off, but prolonged exposure to cold temperatures can have a serious impact on an older person’s health, especially if they are already trying to manage existing illnesses.”
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Anish Vij
Snow bomb set to hit large parts of the UK this week as Met Office issues weather warnings
Communities will get cut off and vehicles will become stranded, weather experts have warned
More than eight inches of snow is set to hit some parts of the UK, as almost a dozen amber and yellow weather warnings are issued right across the country.
The Met Office has issued a staggering 11 warnings across different parts of the UK from today to Friday (7 to 9 February).
Additional cold health alerts have been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), with heavy snow set to fall across parts of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The worst hit areas will see up to 21cm (8.3 inches) of snow fall, with the Met Office warning ‘some rural communities could become cut off’.
The weather service warns that people and vehicles will likely get stranded, with power cuts possible and phone service to drop out.
Drivers are worth noting the 20-second rule when driving in these upcoming snowy conditions.
Trains could also be cancelled and ‘untreated pavements will become impassable’ with falls and injury likely.
Two snow and ice warnings have been issued for Scotland on Wednesday, including pretty much the entire country north of Glasgow.
Thursday is when the snow bomb arrives, with 21cm expected to have settled in the Yorkshire Dales by 9am on Friday.
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Two amber snow warnings are in place on Thursday across England and Wales. In England, the warning runs from midday to 6pm and impacts the Peak District and south Pennines, including Bradford, Huddersfield, and western edges of Sheffield.
The amber warning in Wales covers huge swathes of the north, including Wrexham, Corwen, and Ruthin.
On Thursday, a yellow snow warning also covers almost the entire north of England and Midlands, including all Liverpool and Merseyside, Greater Manchester, North Wales, Nottingham, and Birmingham.
There’s also a yellow warning for rain across the entire south of England including Plymouth, Portsmouth, Brighton, and Dover.
Heading into Friday, a snow and ice warning is in place across the entirety of Northern Ireland, with the northern England and Midlands snow warning from Thursday remaining in place for the morning.
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Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Chris Almond said: “There’s an increased signal for wintry hazards as we move through the week as cold air from the north moves over the UK.
“It’s from Thursday that the snow risk becomes potentially impactful, as mild air attempts to move back in from the south, bumping into the cold air and increasing the chance of snow where the two systems meet.
“While there are still lots of details to work out, the initial snow risk looks highest in northern England and Wales from Thursday.
“One to two centimetres is possible to low levels, with 10 to 20cm possible over the highest ground within the warning area. This snow is likely gradually change to sleet and rain later on from the south.”
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️ Snow across parts of England and Wales Thursday 0300 – Friday 0300 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
UKHSA has Cold-Health Alerts in force for parts of England from Wednesday, highlighting the possibility of significant impacts for the health and the social care sector.
Amy Shaw, National Network Manager at National Highways, said: “Freezing conditions bring hazards such as snow and ice, so take every possible step to understand your journey in advance and allow lots of extra time when travelling to prepare for the unexpected.
“It is therefore always important to plan ahead for your journey, check the weather forecasts, and if weather conditions become challenging, adjust your driving behaviour and take extra care.”
