East of England Under Yellow Weather Warning for Storm Bert

A yellow warning for strong winds, attributed to Storm Bert, has been issued by the Met Office for the East of England region. This alert encompasses the entire area, stretching from the Norfolk coast to west Northamptonshire, and is effective from 08:00 GMT until 21:00. The Met Office indicated a probability of delays impacting road, rail, air, and ferry transportation, alongside potential effects on coastal routes, sea fronts, and coastal communities from spray and/or large waves. Furthermore, temporary power outages are possible, and bus and train services may experience disruptions. The warning applies to the counties of Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Peterborough, and Suffolk. The Met Office stated: “South to southwesterly winds will be strong and gusty throughout Sunday, easing from the west through the afternoon and early evening as a band of heavy rain associated with a weather front clears eastwards.” Wind gusts are anticipated to be between 45-55 mph, potentially escalating to 60-65 mph in elevated areas or along south-facing coastlines. The public was advised to verify road conditions before traveling and to adjust any travel arrangements as necessary. The agency further cautioned: “If you are on the coast, stay safe during stormy weather by being aware of large waves. Even from the shore large breaking waves can sweep you off your feet and out to sea.” Updates on East of England news are available on X, Instagram, and Facebook via BBC Beds, Herts & Bucks, BBC Cambridgeshire, BBC Essex, BBC Norfolk, BBC Northamptonshire, or BBC Suffolk. This content is copyrighted by BBC in 2024, with all rights reserved. The BBC disclaims responsibility for the content found on external websites and provides information regarding its policy on external linking.