Flood warnings: storm bella spells danger to life as uk on alert
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The Met Office said: “An area of strong southwesterly winds will develop across parts of northern England and the far south of Scotland on Saturday afternoon, before transferring
southeastwards across the rest of England and Wales into Sunday morning, clearing by early Sunday afternoon. “Inland gusts of 50-60 mph are likely, with the potential for 60-70 mph in some
locations. Hills and coasts exposed to the southwesterly winds could see gusts of 70-80 mph. “In addition to the strong winds, a period of heavy, squally rain will affect western and
southern areas. “Combined with strong winds, the rain will lead to some hazardous travelling conditions.” Much of Britain has seen relatively calm and cold conditions on Christmas Day, with
the UK weather service declaring it a White Christmas after some smatterings of snow fell in the early hours of the morning. But thousands of people living in Bedfordshire have been urged to
leave their home after a period of heavy rain has raised the risk of potentially deadly floods.