Storm Bram to hit Lancaster as 20 to 40mm of rain and 50mph gusts forecast - when warnings will be in place
Watch the Met Office video forecast, as weather warnings are issued for Lancaster and Storm Bram is named.
The Met Office has issued weather warnings for Lancaster, as Storm Bram is forecast to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the UK.
A yellow rain warning will be in place for Lancaster from 00:00 to 15:00 on Tuesday December 9.
A yellow wind warning will be in force for Lancaster from 12:00 on Tuesday December 9 to 06:00 on Wednesday December 10.
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Met Office yellow rain warning
The rain warning reads: “Heavy rain may bring some flooding and travel disruption on Tuesday.
“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.
“Outbreaks of rain will become persistent and heavy on Tuesday morning, before clearing into the afternoon. Accumulations of 20-40 mm are likely over some hills, with up to 80 mm possible over high ground in Cumbria. Given the saturated nature of the ground, this is likely to lead to some flooding in places and transport disruption. Rain will also be accompanied by strengthening south to southwesterly winds, with gusts in excess of 60 mph possible over high ground, which may exacerbate impacts, especially on routes across the Pennines.”
Met Office yellow wind warning
The yellow wind warning reads: “Strong winds may cause some disruption during Tuesday afternoon onwards overnight into Wednesday.
“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. Some short term loss of power and other services is possible. It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves.
“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.”