Rain warning issued for Cumbria

A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for Cumbria, with forecasters warning of potential flooding and travel disruption.
The warning comes into force at midnight on Tuesday, December 9, and remains in place until 3pm that day.
The Met Office said outbreaks of rain will turn persistent and heavy through Tuesday morning before clearing later in the afternoon. Around 20 to 40mm of rain is expected over higher ground, with up to 80mm possible in parts of Cumbria. With the ground already saturated, some flooding and travel delays are likely.
South to southwesterly winds will also strengthen, with gusts above 60mph possible over high ground, increasing the risk of difficult conditions on exposed routes, especially across the Pennines.
The Met Office says people should expect:
• A small chance of homes and businesses being flooded
• A small chance of fast-flowing or deep floodwater posing a danger to life
• Possible delays or cancellations to bus and train services
• Difficult driving conditions and some road closures
• A small chance that communities could be cut off
• Possible power cuts and disruption to other services
Flood warnings and alerts
A flood warning, meaning flooding is expected, is in place for Keswick Campsite, where high lake levels are expected to cause flooding throughout today.
Several flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible, remain active across the region:
River Rede
Rising levels may affect low-lying land and roads near the river. Drivers are advised to avoid flooded routes.
Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster
High river and lake levels following recent rainfall may affect low-lying areas from Grasmere to Grange over Sands, including Ambleside, Skelwith Bridge, Windermere, Newby Bridge, Backbarrow, Cark and Cartmel.
Rivers Duddon, Crake and Mill Beck
High levels overnight may have caused flooding, with impacts possible around Coniston, Ulpha, Duddon Bridge, Broughton in Furness, Kirkby in Furness, Dalton in Furness and Ulverston.
Rivers Ehen, Calder, Irt and Esk
Low-lying land and roads near these rivers remain at risk.
Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwentwater
Levels remain high following recent heavy rain, with further showers expected to keep water levels elevated.
Upper River Tees
Rising levels may affect low-lying areas in the Tees Valley, including the Teesdale Way at Croft.
Authorities are monitoring levels closely and urge the public not to walk, cycle or drive through floodwater.





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