A number of Christmas lights switch-on events have been cancelled as Storm Bert is set to reach the south of England on Saturday. Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to sweep in with yellow Met Office warnings in place.

EVENTS and outdoor venues are being forced to announce cancellations as Storm Bert hits Dorset. The Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings for Dorset, for both rain and wind, expecting to last until late evening on Sunday, November 24.

A number of Christmas events have been cancelled today after Storm Bert hit the south. Storm Bert has hit the south today (November 23), with yellow wind and rain warnings in place. Blenheim Palace has cancelled its Christmas events due to “adverse weather conditions”.

Christmas light switch-on events have been postponed or scaled back as Storm Bert is expected to strike later. Torrential rain is expected and wind gusts of 70mph have been predicted. The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for across the country.