THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds and snow for Lancashire this week.

'Very strong winds' are expected throughout Thursday in association with storm 'Doris'.

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Gusts of 70 to 80 mph are possible.

A Met Office spokesman said: "Whilst the strongest winds look to be only short-lived, damage to structures, interruptions to power supplies and widespread disruption to travel networks are likely, with a danger of injury from flying debris.

"Heavy rain is also likely through Thursday as well as some snow over high ground as the system clears eastwards. These may prove additional hazards."

The weather warning has been issued for the following areas:

  • Blackburn with Darwen
  • Blackpool
  • Cheshire East
  • Cheshire West and Chester
  • Greater Manchester
  • Halton
  • Lancashire
  • Merseyside
  • Warrington

The Met Office chief forecaster said: "A developing area of low pressure is expected to move across the UK on Thursday.

"The exact timing and track of this system remain uncertain but there is potential for a short-lived core of very strong winds to develop.

"Whilst some disruption is expected outside of this stronger swathe of winds, the amber area looks most likely to see more significant disruption."

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