Flood alerts and travel disruption for Border region

The environment agency have issued flood warnings as the county braces itself for stormy weather:

• River Eden and its tributaries from its confluence with the River Irthing through Crosby-on-Eden and Carlisle to the Solway Firth at Rockcliffe
• Coast from Silloth to St Bees

Speed restrictions have been put in place on trains and a flood alert has been issued for parts of Cumbria.

People could face delays of about 20 minutes this morning as trains travelling along the Barrow-Carlisle coast line are restricted to 50mph due to high winds, these are expected to last until tomorrow. A yellow warning of wind is still in place.

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for areas around the River Eden and River Irthing. Crosby-on-Eden and Carlisle to the Solway Firth at Rockcliffe could be affected.

The A66 is now open in both directions to all vehicles from Penrith to Scotch Corner in Durham. Yesterday high-sided vehicles were restricted from the route. Police say there is a chance the restriction could be put in place again over the next couple of days.

Potentially severe gales are also forecast to develop tomorrow night and last much of Friday. They may be accompanied by a band of heavy rain, with snow on northern hills.

There is again the possibility of some disruption to traffic and power supplies.