THE effects of Storm Diana are already being felt across South Cumbria as reports of flooding and other disruptions come in.
South Lakes Police said there has been flooding on New Road in Windermere just after 5pm this evening.
A spokesman for South Lakes Police said: "Please adjust your speed to the conditions of the road."
Localised flooding on New Road #windermere please adjust your speed to the conditions of the road. #takecare #watchyourspeed #StormDiana pic.twitter.com/6DTf5DUnfl
— South Lakes Police (@SouthLakesPol) November 28, 2018
Police were also called just after 6pm eariler after a tree was blown over on the A592 at Newby Bridge, Ulverston, blocking the north lane. Police officers were able to remove the tree from the road.
The MET Office have also put out a yellow warning for risks of strong winds.
⚠️Be #WeatherAware Cumbria. A yellow warning is currently in place for strong winds. Take care! https://t.co/dCD1ZIcWI5
— CumbriaCountyCouncil (@CumbriaCC) November 28, 2018
Windermere Ferry also had to stop their service as strong winds made operating the ferry too dangerous. Their latest is that with wind speeds still increasing it is still not safe to operate the ferry.
As promised here is an update. The wind speeds are still increasing.(gusting at 48mph) Unfortunately it is still not safe to operate the ferry and it will remain closed for the time being. pic.twitter.com/Jn2mGfchkS
— Windermere Ferry (@windermereferry) November 28, 2018
Cumbria Police have also experienced a high volume of calls for weather related incidents.
Please send in any images of how Storm Diana has effected you to: news.em@newsquest.co.uk
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