Live Updates as Storm Ashley Batters the Region

Live updates as Storm Ashley brings strong winds and rain across Cumbria.

Storm Ashley is forecast to continue to impact the area through Sunday Night into Monday morning.

08:50 - We are bringing the live updates to a close now as Cumbria brushes off the impacts of another storm. 

08:05 - No major delays or blockages on roads around Penrith with the exception of a tree still partially blocking the A686 Penrith to Langwathby road.

08:00 - Trains and busses are all running on or close to timetables this morning with no impact to services from Storm Ashley 

08:00 - All but one flood warnings and alerts have now been cancelled across Cumbria. Only on for Derwent Water current remains in place.

05:00 - A66 now fully reopen in both directions.

03:45 - The winds have now subsided but rain is expected to last until around 7am

00:45 - A66 currently closed in both directions to all traffic between Bowes and Brough is expected to reopen in both directions by 04:30 Monday (21st Oct).

23:50 - Electricity North West are reporting all 117 properties in Penrith who lost power have now had supplies restored.

22:20 - Electricity North West are reporting 6 of the 117 properties in Penrith without power remain without power with an expected to restoring power to the 6 properties over the next few hours. 

21:30 - Tree reported down on A66 carriageway between junction 40 and rheghed round about heading west blocking left hand lane

21:35 - Satellite image of Storm Ashley

21:25 - A66 now closed in both directions to ALL vehicles between Bowes and Brough due to high winds. Durham Police are reporting.

20:40 - Electricity North West are reporting 534 properties in Kirkby Thore are without power. postcodes affected: CA10 2AP, CA10 3AL, CA10 1RW, CA10 1TD, CA10 3AR, CA10 1SB, CA10 1RA, CA10 1RZ, CA10 3AG, CA10 1TB, CA10 2DU, CA10 3AD, CA10 2DS, CA10 1RT, CA10 1XS, CA10 3BJ, CA10 1SY, CA10 1SD, CA10 1RU, CA10 1RX, CA10 3AF, CA10 1TA, CA10 3AY, CA10 1TH, CA10 1ST, CA10 1RS, CA10 3BW, CA10 3AE, CA10 1SZ, CA10 3AB, CA10 3BD, CA10 3AH, CA10 1RP, CA10 3AJ, CA10 2AE, CA10 1TE, CA10 3AZ, CA10 3AQ, CA10 1SE, CA10 1SS, CA10 1RY, CA10 1SA, CA10 1XQ, CA10 1SF, CA10 1SP, CA10 1SR, CA10 1SN, CA10 1SW, CA10 1FL, CA10 2AG, CA10 1TJ, CA10 2AQ, CA10 2DW, CA10 3AX, CA10 2AF, CA10 3AA, CA10 2AW, CA10 2AN, CA10 1XU, CA11 8SS, CA16 6DL, CA10 1RR

20:35 - Storm Ashely winds start to increase

The Met Office has said Storm Ashley winds have started to increase. The highest gusts as of 7.30pm were 81mph

20:30 - The A66  is closed eastbound between the A685 near Brough and the A67 near Bowes due to a lorry which has overturned in strong winds.

The westbound carriageway is still open, however restrictions are in place for high sided and vulnerable vehicles which are not permitted to travel on the road due to the winds.

Affected road users travelling across the Pennines are advised to plan ahead and consider alternate routes such as the A69.

19:30 - Electricity North West are reporting 117 properties in Penrith are without power. postcodes affected: CA10 1LQ, CA11 8SS, CA10 2AR, CA10 1NB, CA10 1NA, CA11 8ST, CA11 8SX, CA11 8SR, CA11 8SP, CA10 1LW, CA10 1LX, CA10 1LZ, CA11 8SN, CA10 1LH, CA11 8SU, CA11 8TA, CA10 1LG, CA10 1LL, CA11 8SY, CA11 8SZ, CA11 8SW

19:30 - A686 between Langwathby and Penrith road closed due to half a lane blocked due to fallen tree.

18:35 - Met Office forecast are forcasting the heaviest rain is due to arrive in Cumbria around 8.30pm

18:30 - Electricity North West are reporting 35 properties in Lazonby are without power.

17:45 - Trains on the WestCoast Main Line are currently still running with some delays.

 You can find the current departures and times at Penrith Station here Click Here for live train times at Penrith station

17:00 - A66 Closed to High Sided Vehicles.

National Highway have closed the A66 to high sided vehicles as Storm Ashley brings strong winds to the area.

The closure is in place on the full stretch between Scotch Corner and Penrith currently.

16:40 - More Flood warning issued for Cumbrian coastline from St Bees Head to Haverigg, along the coast from North Head to Haverigg

High tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause flooding this afternoon.

Highest tide level is expected at 2:15 AM on 21/10/2024. Flooding is possible several hours either side of this time.

Areas most at risk include beachfront properties at Coulderton, Nethertown and Braystones. Low lying properties at Saltcoats, Ravenglass, A595 at Muncaster Mill Bridge and the Esk Estuary.

13:30 - The full force of Storm Asheley is now starting to hit Cumbria.

11:00 -  The Environment Agency has issued eight flood warnings across Cumbria and is advising residents in effected areas to ‘start acting' now.

Barrow-in-Furness

Flood warning around Biggar, Rampside and Vickerstown.

Flood warning between North and South Walney, Cavendish and Ramsden Docks

High tide is expected at 1:45am on 21/10/2024, with flooding possible several hours either side of this time.#

Areas most at risk include West Shore Park, Biggar, Biggar Bank, Ocean Road, Carr Lane, Vickerstown Promenade and Rampside areas.

Flood warning have also been issued from Gretna to Silloth, between Longtown and Skinburness

Highest tide level is expected to be at 1:45 AM on 21/10/2024. Flooding is possible several hours either side of this time.

Areas most at risk include Mossband Hall, Rockcliffe, Longburgh, Bowness-on-Solway, Anthorn, Angerton, Kirkbride, Skinburness and Silloth areas.