Brits have been warned to brace themselves after 80 flood alerts were issued across parts of the UK due to Storm Bert. The Environment Agency announced dozens of red warnings with areas in the north west of England expected to experience harsh conditions. So far, 23 flood warnings have been put in place, with 80 flood alerts across parts of the UK. The Met Office said locals in coastal areas should prepare for "large waves" due to the disastrous conditions. The Met Office earlier warned that a "