Very strong winds of up to 70mph and heavy snow is set to batter the UK today as Storm Kathleen causes chaos for Britons. The Met Office warns that “rain, transient snow and unseasonably strong winds” will move towards the UK and Ireland from the southwest. Yellow weather warning for snow, wind and rain remain in place until 10pm on Saturday. Snow landed in central and northern Scotland overnight as heavy rain sweeps in across southern Scotland. Severe gales are expected to hit Britain east and north on Friday as Storm Kathleen – the 11th named storm of this storm season – strikes. Deputy Chie…
