The Met Office has issued a Yellow weather warning across Cumbria as Storm Debi is expected to hit the UK, bringing with it 'disruptive winds' and heavy rain.
Scheduled to cross Ireland before hitting Cumbrian coastlines, Storm Debi has the potential to cause poor weather conditions on the morning of November 13.
The Met Office issued a warning at 9.30am today (November 12).
Inland areas could witness winds of 60-65mph, with coastal regions and elevated areas such as the Pennines bracing for speeds of 70-80mph.
#StormDebi has been named by @MetEireann and is forecast to bring strong and potentially disruptive winds to the UK on Monday, in addition to heavy rain
— Met Office (@metoffice) November 12, 2023
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Road, rail, air and ferry services may also be affected with longer journey times and cancellations possible.
Some roads and bridges may close with power cuts also possible, impacting other services like mobile phone coverage.
In coastal regions, "Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties."
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