People in East Lancashire have been warned to brace themselves for three days of strong winds, as yellow weather warnings are issued.

Storm Isha battered the county on Sunday (January 21) and today (January 22) and the after effects will be felt for days to come.

A yellow weather warning for wind, which covers the whole of the UK, is in place until midday.

A second yellow wind warning, which covers all of Lancashire, comes into force from 4pm Tuesday (January 23) until midday Wednesday.

The Met Office has warned people to expect travel disruption and possible power outages.

Tiles may be blown from roofs and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties

In Blackburn, gust speeds are expected to peak at 56mph on Tuesday evening. Heavy rain is also expected.

A Met Office spokesperson said: “The winds will gradually ease through the day on Monday. Overnight into Tuesday will be a calmer interlude for most, with lighter winds and fewer showers in the north for a time.

“This does not last for long, however, as low pressure brings further wet and windy weather from the west on Tuesday morning, spreading eastwards across the UK though the day.  

“Further into next week there are signs that conditions will settle down in the south, with any wet and windy weather becoming more confined to the northwest of the UK. Temperatures are expected to remain mild for the time of year.”

Blackburn’s five day weather forecast

  • Monday, January 22: Yellow weather warning for wind and light rain between 1pm and 7pm. Highs of 7°C and lows of 4°C. Wind speeds of 22mph, with gusts up to 45mph.
  • Tuesday, January 23: Yellow weather warning for wind. Heavy rain between 9am and 4pm. Highs of 12°C and lows of 8°C. Wind speeds 28mph, gusts of 56mph.
  • Wednesday, January 24: Yellow weather warning for wind. Highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Wind speeds of 27mph, gusts of 54mph.
  • Thursday, January 25: Cloudy changing to light rain. Highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Wind speeds of 17mph, gusts of 33mph.
  • Friday, January 26: Light showers changing to sunny intervals. Highs of 7°C and lows of 5°C. Wind speeds of 20mph, gusts of 39mph.