Electricity cuts, large waves and travel disruption are predicted in Cumbria as parts of the UK prepare themselves for Storm Ashley.
The Met Office has a yellow weather warning for winds on Sunday across Cumbria, and an amber high wind warning for some western areas in Scotland.
The yellow warning for high winds revealed that it would be surging up to 60mph (97km/h), affecting all of Cumbria. It is forecasted to begin from 03:00 BST on Sunday until about midnight.
According to meteorologists, Storm Ashley (the first named storm of the season) would see a rapid drop of pressure as it advanced from the Atlantic. A phenomenon they have called a “weather bomb”.
The strong winds, mixed with high tides, could lead to dangerous conditions, including possible travel delays or cancellations, the experts warned.
Already, the Met Office has warned of possible power cuts, minor damage to buildings and large coastal waves bringing detritus onto coastal roads and properties.
The warning also revealed for wind gusts of 50-60mph (80-97km/h) inland and 60-70mph (97-113km/h) on coasts and hills are to be expected.
Electricity North West has made assurances that it would “monitor the network and ensure supplies and teams are available to respond if the storm wrought damage to overhead lines.
On the other hand, rail operator Northern encouraged prospective customers to check and review their journey online before travelling in the North West on Sunday, adding that crew shortages and Storm Ashley would affect travel.
