Weather warnings as Gareth strikes
STORM: Heavy rain has hit parts of the country as Storm Gareth is set to bring potentially disruptive weather to the UK.
Weather warnings covering England, Wales, Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland were in force for today as forecasters warned that the storm could bring travel disruption and power cuts.
HEAVY RAIN has hit parts of the country as Storm Gareth is set to bring potentially disruptive weather to the UK.
Weather warnings covering England, Wales, Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland were in force for today as forecasters warned that the storm, which was named on Monday, could bring travel disruption and power cuts.
Forecasters said last night 2in to 2.4in of rain was possible over higher ground in Cumbria.
Lorry queues tailed back at the entrance to the Port of Dover in Kent yesterday as the weather caused cross Channel ferry delays.
Highways England said officers were dealing with severe flooding on the northbound entry slip road to Charnock Richard services off the M6 in Lancashire, while a lane was closed on the M6 southbound near junction 33, at Hampson Green in Lancashire, because of a flood.
The Environment Agency has issued five flood warnings across Yorkshire and Cumbria and 40 flood alerts. It said on Twitter: “Rain is falling on already wet catchments, therefore it’s important that people do remain vigilant, be prepared & know your risk.”