Bad weather set to return, Lancashire residents warned

The heavy rain and gales are subsiding for now - but they will be back in the North West next week.

Monday is forecast to be more pleasant than this weekend, with sunny spells.

The Met Office said Tuesday and Wednesday will see another likely period of strong winds and gales, with some disruption to transport possible.

It warned :

*Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely

*Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer

*Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely

*It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities affected by spray and/or large waves

*Some short term loss of power and other services is possible