Yellow weather warnings in place across Lancashire this week

Areas of Lancashire consumed with sea foam.

Published 11th Sep 2017

By Jessica Reeves

Yellow weather warning has been issued by the met office as strong winds and heavy rain has hit areas of Lancashire this week.

The Met office has warned of strong winds of up to 70 mph on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning may cause damages to trees and buildings.

There have been problems for people travelling across the county this morning with the promenade at Cleveleys being covered by sea foam and waterlogging between junctions 1 to 29 of the M6 and on the M61.

Police have advised drivers to take extra care.

Low Level flooding is affecting areas near Blackburn including the A59 Longsight Road and some trains have been delayed or cancelled.

Longer road and rail journeys are likely.