Heavy rain and 80mph winds are expected to hit Cumbria this weekend.
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning warning for wind and a yellow warning for rain on Sunday from 6am until 9am on Monday.
It said the very strong winds and persistent rain – both part of Storm Isha – are likely to cause disruption to travel and utilities.
The forecaster said: “Very strong southwesterly winds will develop widely across Northern Ireland, western parts of England, Wales and the southern half of Scotland during Sunday evening.
“Gusts will frequently reach 50-60 mph, perhaps 70 mph at times in a few locations and, along exposed coastal stretches 80 mph is possible at times.
“During the early hours of Monday winds will turn westerly and affect a wider area of southern Scotland and northern England, before easing through the morning.”
Storm Isha is the UK’s first named storm of the year and comes after a period of snow and ice warnings were issued earlier this week.
Met Office chief meteorologist, Dan Suri, said: “Storm Isha will bring a disruptive spell of weather to the UK with strong winds across the whole country. Heavy rain will cause additional hazards, particularly in the west.
“A number of severe weather warnings for rain have also been issued. Keep up to date with the weather and pay close attention to guidance from your local authority.”
What to expect
- There is a good chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- Probably some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs
- Longer journey times and cancellations likely, as road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected
- Some roads and bridges likely to close
- Injuries and danger to life is likely from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties
