23/10/2026
💨🌧 A yellow weather warning has been issued for all of Cumbria from 12 noon tomorrow (24 October) until 9pm on Sunday, with a very windy and wet spell expected due to according to Met Office forecasts.
The warning will be upgraded to an amber warning for strong winds in the northern half of the county from 9pm Saturday evening through Sunday.
It’s important to know how you can keep yourself and others safe and comfortable during periods of adverse weather:
👐 Check on any vulnerable people you know of
📱 Make sure phones are fully charged
🚗 If you must travel, be careful and lower your speed
You can find the latest weather updates via the Met Office website at metoffice.gov.uk and follow National Highways updates at nationalhighways.co.uk
If you spot a problem on the road:
Cumberland: Report online at cumberland.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-transport or call 0300 373 3736
Westmorland and Furness: Report online at westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/parking-streets-and-transport or call 0300 373 3306
If you experience a power cut, call 105 for Electricity North West.
If you experience water supply issues, call 0345 672 3723 for United Utilities.
