THE Met Office has activated nine weather warnings, including two amber warnings, as Storm Bert batters the nation. Virtually every area of the country is covered by alerts for snow, rain or ice.

There are two amber warnings in place as a "multiple hazard event" hits the UK, while much of the country is affected by a yellow warning. Rare red warnings have also been issued in Ireland.

The Met Office has issued weather warnings as Storm Bert arrives in Britain, prompting a slew of yellow and amber weather alerts. Storm Bert, the second storm of the year, is expected to bring heavy snowfall and rain as well as fast winds across the country this weekend.

In Manchester and across the UK, pitch inspections are being scheduled after Storm Bert threatens football postponements including the National League showdown between Rochdale and Oldham Athletic

Two amber warnings were issued as a "multiple-hazard event" hit the UK. Red alerts were issued for parts of Ireland.

Storm Bert is battering the country with strong winds, heavy rain and snow and ice with amber warnings coming into force bringing a "potential risk to life and property".

Storm Bert is hitting the UK with snow, heavy rain and strong winds causing travel disruption on roads and railways. There is an amber warning for snow in Scotland and another for snow and ice in north-east England on Saturday.