Lancashire is set to be deluged by showers after 60mph gales
Strong winds measuring more than 60mph are battering parts of Lancashire today, as the Met Office issues an urgent warning with heavy rain on the way.
It could lead to road, rail, air and ferry delays, with those in affected areas advised to anticipate longer journeys and pay extra attention to road conditions. A separate warning for parts of north-west England, including central and western parts of Lancashire, expired at 9am, with the Met Office expecting gusts of 45-55mph fairly widely.
It comes as many communities recover from the devastating effects of Storm Darragh earlier this month. The fourth named storm of the season saw millions warned to stay indoors, tens of thousands left without power and trains cancelled.
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