The Met Office has issued a weather warning for strong winds this weekend.
A yellow warning comes into force on Sunday, September 14, at 8pm and it is in force until 6pm on Monday (September 15).
The warning covers all parts of East Lancashire, Blackburn included.
According to the Met Office, strong and gusty winds are likely to cause some disruption to travel and interruptions to power.
It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves, the Met Office has warned.
Some bus and train services may be affected, with some journeys taking longer and delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges are likely.
A spokesperson for the Met Office said: “Strong west or south westerly winds will arrive across coastal areas of southwest England and Wales during Sunday evening, then develop more widely inland during Monday morning.
“Gusts of 45-55mph are expected widely inland, with gusts of 60-70 mph possible at times along exposed coasts and hills. Winds will only slowly ease from the west later in the afternoon and into Monday evening.”
Paul Gundersen, chief meteorologist at the Met Office, said: “We have been monitoring a deepening area of low pressure over the North Atlantic that might bring impactful weather to the UK, most likely on Sunday and Monday.
“At present, a named storm is unlikely.”
RAC Breakdown spokesperson Alice Simpson said it was “vital” for drivers in the south and west of the country to keep an eye on the forecast given the “unsettled” weather.
She added: “Coastal regions with sea breezes are far more affected by windy conditions, so it’s in these areas where motorists are far more likely to be blown off course or into oncoming traffic.
“We’re advising all drivers to ‘slow down to stay safe’ and be wary of branches and debris in the road that could represent a hazard or obstruct journeys.
“Standing water and floods should be avoided at all costs unless drivers are sure the water is shallow enough to drive through safely.”
Blackburn’s weekend weather forecast
- Friday, September 12: Heavy showers. Highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Wind gusts of 32mph.
- Saturday, September 13: Sunny intervals changing to heavy showers by lunchtime. Highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Wind gusts of 32mph.
- Sunday, September 14: Yellow weather warning. Cloud and rain. Highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C. Wind gusts of 31mph.
- Monday, September 15: Yellow weather warning. Heavy rain. Highs of 15°C and lows of 11°C. Wind gusts of 47mph.
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