Storm Ashley is battering the country and roads have been closed as a result.
Westmorland & Furness Council said high winds were bringing down trees across the area.
The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning until midnight yesterday.
The following roads are affected:
- A686 between Langwathby and Penrith has half a lane blocked due to fallen tree
- A66 eastbound to vehicles from Brough due to overturned lorry, and westbound for a wagon recovery and large diesel spill
- Nelson Street, Barrow due to chimney falling from the roof
The A684 Singleton Park Road at the junction with Hayeclose Lane, which was closed due to a fallen tree, has now reopened.
South Lakes Police has warned drivers this morning to be aware of possible debris on the road.
They said: “If you’re heading out on to the roads – plan for debris. We’ve had multiple trees down through the night and teams having been working to react to them promptly, removing them and ensuring the roads remain clear.
“Reduce your speed and expect that around any corner there could well be a stray branch or more!
“Any obstructions let us know or contact the highways team directly.”
Power cuts
Power cuts have been reported in the following areas:
- Skelton, 9 properties, estimated time of restoration 6pm
- Kendal 14 properties, estimated time of restoration 6pm
- Crook, 5 properties, estimated time of restoration 4pm
- Haverthwaite 17 properties, estimated time of restoration 6pm
- Crosthwaite & Lyth 29 properties, estimated time of restoration 4pm
- Lowick 4 properties, estimated time of restoration 6pm
- Coulton 26 properties, estimated time of restoration 6pm
- Windermere 12 properties, estimated time of restoration 4pm
Flood warnings and alerts have also been issued for across the county. After the high tide overnight‚ the weather is more settled and no flooding is expected.
Flood warnings
Flood warnings – mean act now – are in place for:
Barrow, around Biggar, Rampside and Vickerstown
Storm Ashley, bringing strong winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the coast, is expected to cause flooding overnight.
Highest tide level is expected at 1.45am tomorrow. Flooding is possible several hours either side of this time.
Areas most at risk include West Shore Park, Biggar, Biggar Bank, Ocean Road, Carr Lane, Vickerstown Promenade and Rampside areas.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
Flood warning area: Barrow including West Shore Park, Biggar Bank Road, Biggar, Tummer Hill Marshes, Rampside, Roa Island and Vickerstown.
Barrow, between North and South Walney, Cavendish and Ramsden Docks
Storm Ashley, bringing strong winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the coast, is expected to cause flooding overnight.
Highest tide level is expected at 1.45am tomorrow. Flooding is possible several hours either side of this time.
Areas most at risk include West Shore Park, Biggar, Biggar Bank, Ocean Road and Carr Lane areas. Vickerstown, Cavendish and Ramsden Dock areas.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Flood warning area: Barrow in Furness including West Shore Park, Biggar Bank Road, Tummer Hill Marshes, Rampside, Roa Island, Vickerstown, Cavendish and Ramsden Docks, Salthouse Mills and Roosecote Power Station.
North Morecambe Bay, along the coast from Roosebeck to Carnforth
Storm Ashley, bringing strong winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the coast, is expected to cause flooding overnight.
Highest tide level is expected at 1.45am tomorrow. Flooding is possible several hours either side of this time.
Areas most at risk include Roa Island, Rampside, A5087 coast road, Aldingham, South Ulverston, Canal Foot, Greenodd, Cark, West Plain Farm, Grange-over-Sands, Meathop, Milnthorpe, B5282 coast road, Sandside and Arnside.
Flood gates at Arnside have been closed.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Flood warning area: North Morecambe Bay including Roosebeck, South Ulverston, Canal Foot, East Plain Farm, Arnside and Sandside.
St Bees Head to Haverigg, along the coast from North Head to Haverigg
Highest tide level is expected at 2.15am tomorrow. Flooding is possible several hours either side of this time.
Areas most at risk include beachfront properties at Coulderton, Nethertown and Braystones. Low lying properties at Saltcoats, Ravenglass, A595 at Muncaster Mill Bridge and the Esk Estuary.
Flood gates at Ravenglass are being closed.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
Flood warning area: St Bees Head to Haverigg including Seascale, Ravenglass, Saltcoats and beach front properties at Coulderton, Nethertown and Braystones.
Silloth to St Bees including Maryport, Flimby, Workington and Whitehaven
Storm Ashley, bringing strong winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the coast, is expected to cause flooding overnight.
Highest tide level is expected to be at 2.15am tomorrow. Flooding is possible several hours either side of this time.
Areas most at risk include Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Parton and Whitehaven areas.
Flood gates at Flimby and Maryport have been closed.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Flood warning area: Silloth to St Bees including Maryport, Flimby, Workington and Whitehaven.
Gretna to Silloth including Port Carlisle, Skinburness and Rockcliffe
Storm Ashley, bringing strong winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the coast, is expected to cause flooding overnight.
Highest tide level is expected to be at 2.15am tomorrow. Flooding is possible several hours either side of this time.
Areas most at risk include Rockcliffe, Longburgh, Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Anthorn, Angerton and Skinburness areas.
Flood gates at Skinburness Marsh have been closed.
Flood warning area: Gretna to Silloth, areas at risk include properties at Mossband Hall Marsh, Silloth, Burgh Marsh, Port Carlisle, Wampool Estuary, Skinburness Marsh, Skinburness and Rockcliffe.
Gretna to Silloth, between Longtown and Skinburness
Storm Ashley, bringing strong winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the coast, is expected to cause flooding overnight.
Highest tide level is expected to be at Mossband Hall, Rockcliffe, Longburgh, Bowness-on-Solway, Anthorn, Angerton, Kirkbride, Skinburness and Silloth areas at 1.45am tomorrow. Flooding is possible several hours either side of this time.
Areas most at risk include Mossband Hall, Rockcliffe, Longburgh, Bowness-on-Solway, Anthorn, Angerton, Kirkbride, Skinburness and Silloth areas.
Flood gates at Skinburness Marsh have been closed.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Flood warning area: Gretna to Silloth including properties at Skinburness, Whinclose, Port Carlisle, Salt Cotes, Kirkbride, Port Carlisle, Boustead Hill, and Longburgh.
Flood alerts
Coast from Gretna to Silloth
High tides, strong winds and large waves due to Storm Ashley may lead to flooding overnight.
High tide levels are expected on Coastline from Gretna to Silloth at 2.15am tomorrow, with flooding of roads and low lying land possible several hours either side of this time.
Flood gates at Skinburness Marsh have been closed.
North Morecambe Bay
High tides, strong winds and large waves due to Storm Ashley may lead to flooding overnight.
High tide levels are expected at North Morecambe Bay from Roosebeck to Carnforth including low lying areas around Ulverston, Greenodd, Haverthwaite, Flookburgh, Grange-over-Sands, Levens, Milnthorpe, Sandside, Arnside and Silverdale at 1.45am tomorrow, with flooding of roads and low lying land possible several hours either side of this time.
Flood gates at Arnside promenade have been closed.
Flood alert area: Coast at North Morecambe Bay from Roosebeck to Carnforth including low lying areas around Ulverston, Greenodd, Haverthwaite, Flookburgh, Grange-over-Sands, Levens, Milnthorpe, Sandside, Arnside and Silverdale.
