A NUMBER of flood warnings and flood alerts have been place on Cumbria as Storm Debi continues to batter the UK.

From 10am this morning Cumbrians have been cautioned of Storm Debi's approach, which holds intense rain and high winds, and authorities have warned of danger to life.

The new warning level marks an upgrade from the yellow wind warning issued and is due to end at 6pm.

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The Met Office have also updated their page of flood warnings and alerts this afternoon with 18 warnings and alerts being in place across the county.

3 flood warnings

Flooding is expected

  • Keswick Campsite
  • River Rothay at Grasmere, White Bridge and Stock Lane
  • Widdale Beck at Appersett

15 flood alerts

Flooding is possible

  • Coast from Heysham to Cockerham
  • Lune estuary south west of Lancaster
  • River Rede
  • Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster
  • Rivers Caldew and Petteril
  • Rivers Duddon, Crake and Mill Beck
  • Rivers Greta, St Johns Beck and Bassenthwaite Lake
  • Rivers Kent and Bela
  • Rivers Lowther and Eamont
  • Rivers Wampool and Ellen
  • Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwent Water
  • Upper River Eden
  • Upper River Swale
  • Upper River Tees
  • Upper River Ure