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Bad Weather Eases - But More Is On The Way

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After Cumbria was battered again by wind, rain and floods over the last two days, the weather looks set to be calmer in the county - for now at least.

On Christmas Day and Boxing Day, Yellow and Amber weather warnings for rain were in place - with a Red warning down in North Lancashire. This morning the Met Office removed those rain warnings, but a short time later issued fresh ones.

A yellow warning for wind will be in force on Tuesday from 9am until 11.45pm, and the following day, the rain will return.

A yellow rain warning will be in place on Wednesday from the very early hours, to 11.45pm.

You can see the forecast for the next few days on the Met Office's Weather Warnings page here.

Met Office Advisor John Hammond said: "Now that the heaviest rain from yesterday has finally meandered to the south of the region, any rain we see later today is expected to be patchy and light in nature. Meanwhile, overnight Monday into Tuesday, showery rain could affect some places – especially the higher parts of Cumbria.
 
"As far as Met Office Alerts and Warnings go, attention next focuses on another deep and vigorous Atlantic depression – and its associated rain and strong winds as these approach the UK around the middle of the week.
 
"During Tuesday, winds look like strengthening across the region with gales possible on some coasts and hills. These increasing winds herald the arrival of another area of rain, which based on current timing arrives around midnight Wednesday – and finally clears during the small hours of Thursday.
 
"Compared to Boxing Day’s heavy rain, a subtle shift in wind direction towards a more southerly, could mean that Cumbria may receive the higher rainfall totals. Alternately, Lancashire and Greater Manchester may be somewhat sheltered, so perhaps seeing the less high rainfall amounts.
 
"To highlight this next bout of wet weather, the Met Office has updated a Yellow Alert of Rain which covers most parts of North West England."

Police are advising motorists to drive safety today, as surface water is still affecting some roads.

Chief Inspector David Bosson, of Cumbria Constabulary, said: “The flooding situation in Cumbria is vastly improving, however there is still a lot of surface water on the road network of the county and we would like to warn motorists to take care and drive appropriately for the conditions.”

“I would like to take this opportunity to advise motorists to not in any circumstance ignore road closure signs and continue on their journey. Roads are closed for your safety.

“I am also keen to urge motorists to not drive through flood water. Doing so is extremely dangerous as you cannot determine the depth.”


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