The Met Office has upgraded a weather warning which is set to bring strong winds to Cumbria.

The yellow weather warning - the lowest of the three indicators in severity - will come into force at noon tomorrow (February 8).

It will be in place until 11.59pm.

The forecaster has upgraded the warning, saying they believe there is now an increased likelihood of impacts.

They are warning of:

  • Some delays to travel by road, rail and ferry are expected, with conditions made worse by heavy rain, surface water and spray;
  • Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges are very likely;
  • Some short term loss of power is likely;
  • Some coastal routes and sea fronts may be affected by spray and/or large waves.
  • Heavy rain, surface water and spray will exacerbate poor travel conditions;
  • Gusts of 50 to 60 mph are expected widely inland with exposed coasts and hills seeing gusts of around 70 mph for a time;
  • The winds will ease from the west during the night.

Wind and rain warnings will also be in place for Sunday, with the west coast of Cumbria expected to be unaffected by the rain warning.