Weather warning issued across the north west of England as Storm Bram set to cause travel disruption
A yellow wind warning has been issued by the Met Office across the North West of England with strong winds and heavy rain set to cause chaos and travel disruption.
Southerly winds in association with Storm Bram will strengthen on Tuesday afternoon with the strongest winds transferring north from England and Wales into Scotland overnight before gradually easing during Wednesday morning.
Gusts around 50-60 mph are possible fairly widely, and potentially in excess of 70 mph for some exposed headlands and high ground.
Winds should gradually ease across Wales and northern England during Tuesday night and across Scotland on Wednesday morning.
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What should I expect?
- There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings.
- There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life
- Where flooding occurs, there is a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services
- Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
- There is a small chance that some communities will become cut off by flooded roads
- There is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses
Areas affected across the North West of England include:
- Blackpool.
- Cheshire West and Chester.
- Cumbria.
- Lancashire.
- Merseyside.
What Should I Do?
Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.
People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.
If you are on the coast, stay safe during stormy weather by being aware of large waves. Even from the shore large breaking waves can sweep you off your feet and out to sea.
Take care if walking near cliffs; know your route and keep dogs on a lead. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.