Storm Franklin batters Cumbria

The weather is worsening in Cumbria as Storm Franklin begins to batter the county.

We’ll be bringing you all the updates from across Cumbria – but please do let us know what’s going on in your neighbourhood. Email nicoler@barrnonmedia.com

Please stay safe.

9.59pm

A686 HARTSIDE

Reduced visibility due to #Snow on the #A686 #HartsidePass and a number of the roads in the #Alston and #Nenthead areas. #CumbriaRoads

Source: CCC Weather Cameras
P: 21:02 hrs. @INRIXtraffic_N @BBC_Cumbria @UKsnow_updates @UKSnowUpdates pic.twitter.com/nMAfVBu1HA
— Cumbria Road Watch (@CumbriaRdWatch) February 20, 2022

9.01pm

#StormFranklin

? ?Bad weather is causing significant disruption to train services, which we expect to continue into Monday

?We strongly urge you to check before travelling at https://t.co/2HZYTawerI

Read more https://t.co/mw4YKdCobc

?Be safe?Be patient?Be kind pic.twitter.com/h6aGJdDLYP
— Network Rail Lancashire & Cumbria (@NetworkRailLC) February 20, 2022

8.38pm

TransPennine Express is strongly urging customers travelling north of Preston to avoid travel before 10an tomorrow, Monday February 21, due to disruption caused by Storm Franklin.

Services are subject to speed restrictions, delays and cancellations due to the extreme weather and as a result are very busy.

In addition to the severe weather, TPE is running an amended timetable today, Sunday February 20 with a significant reduction in services as a Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union strike action is taking place.

As a result of both the strike action and Storm Franklin, TPE is calling on customers to consider if their journey is necessary and to avoid travel if possible.

Tickets from February 18, 19 and will be accepted for travel on Monday February 21 and Tuesday February 22.

7.17pm

Platforms 1 and 2 at Preston railway station are closed for safety reasons due to the severe weather, which will result in disruption to trains which operate through the station, including the Avanti West Coast Service. People are being urged to check before they travel.

Storm Eunice ripped off roof panels at the station earlier in the week.

6.48pm

Earlier flooding on the A6 in Low Hesket has cleared, our colleagues at Cumbria Road Watch are reporting.

6.25pm

The Environment Agency says the heaviest rain has passed through Cumbria and Lancashire.

Honister saw 115.6mm of rain in the last 24 hours.

It adds that many rivers in Cumbria have peaked, but the Eden will peak at Appleby at around 9pm and Carlisle at midnight.

6.22pm

#StormFranklin

? ? Bad weather is causing disruption across the network- expected to continue tomorrow.

Read more: https://t.co/RAblUTeSIJ

Please check @nationalrailenq for updates.

?Be safe. Be patient. Be kind. @northernassist @AvantiWestCoast @TPExpressTrains pic.twitter.com/qZFEcnRMCL
— Network Rail Lancashire & Cumbria (@NetworkRailLC) February 20, 2022

5.54pm

The power of Mother Nature is both beautifully mesmerising and terrifying all at the same time…#riverwalks #riverscape #woodland #rivereden #stenkrith #walksinnature #mothernaturesbeauty #simplepleasures #rainydays #StormFranklin #kirkbystephen #Cumbria pic.twitter.com/S0bI3QX5ie
— old croft house (@oldcrofthouse) February 20, 2022

5.52pm

Great news, no planned overnight road closures in the county tonight (20th February). ? #Cumbria #CumbriaRoads #Travel @INRIXtraffic_N @BBC_Cumbria @LakesTravel @CumbriaRoadsPol @CumbriaCrack pic.twitter.com/ow5U969Vfg
— Cumbria Road Watch (@CumbriaRdWatch) February 20, 2022

5.09pm

The persistent rain has moved south but plenty of showers to come along with falling temperatures. Don't be surprised if you see a snow shower this evening. Winds will also pick up. Due to peak around 3am gusting 55mph. #Brampton #Cumbria #Weather pic.twitter.com/XoXux9wlYK
— Paul Crabtree ?? (@pacrabtree) February 20, 2022

5.02pm

Electricity North West is reporting no power cuts in Cumbria.

4.58pm

Two more flood warnings have been added by the Government to the existing one in force for Keswick Campsite.

Have been added. A flood warning means flooding is expected.

There are 27 flood alerts -meaning flooding is possible – at:

4.43pm

Earlier today, Paul Wharton was on his way back after giving Mary Brough her photography award. He said: “And then the heavens opened at Uldale. I’ve never seen a five minute down pour like it.”

4.29pm

Our colleagues at Cumbria Road Watch reported this two hours ago – does anyone have an update if the Rose & Crown is okay? Email nicoler@barrnonmedia.com

A6 LOW HESKET #Flooding on the #A6 at Low Hesket outside the Rose and Crown Pub. #CumbriaRoads

P: 13:32 hrs. @INRIXtraffic_N @BBC_Cumbria @ValTheVoice @CumbriaFloods @TheFloodHub @CumbriaCrack pic.twitter.com/ou6wpMqsTo
— Cumbria Road Watch (@CumbriaRdWatch) February 20, 2022

4.20pm

Stefanie Brumwell is reporting very big puddles at Newton Reigny and she thinks there’s a risk of flooding.

3.33pm

?️The Latest national Eumetsat #Satellite image superimposed with #Cloud #Rainfall. #LakeDistrict #Cumbria #Rain #Cloud #Sun #StormFranklin pic.twitter.com/h8zxnMmTM7
— ᴄᴜᴍʙʀɪᴀ ᴡᴇᴀᴛʜᴇʀ (@CumbriaWeather) February 20, 2022

3.19pm

Collision on M6 between J44-45 now cleared.

3.18pm

There are reports of animals on the M6, Cumbria Road Watch reports, between J37 (Kendal/Sedbergh) and J38 (Tebay). Matrix signs set to 50mph.

3.13pm

Cumbria Weather says peak gusts recorded since 12.01am this morning are:

Gt. Dun Fell 101mph
Keswick 50mph
Shap 50mph
M6 Spadeadam 48mph
St. Bees Head 45mph

3.11pm

A66 STAINMORE

Hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain and strong gusty winds on the #A66 between #Brough and #Bowes. Snow is also forecast on this route tonight. #CumbriaRoads

P: 15:08 hrs. @INRIXtraffic_N @BBC_Cumbria @CumbriaCrack @penrithtown @HighwaysNWEST pic.twitter.com/AYhC8OxfNT
— Cumbria Road Watch (@CumbriaRdWatch) February 20, 2022

3.08pm

Avanti West Coast is advising people not to travel and is already experiencing delays of up to 70 minutes on some services. Some services have also been cancelled.

3.03pm

Our colleagues at Cumbria Road Watch are reporting there is a collision on the M6 northbound between J44 (Carlisle North) and J45 (Gretna). Surface water also reported in this area.

2.58pm

There is one flood warning in place for Keswick Campsite and 22 flood alerts in the following places:

2.47pm

Yellow weather warning updated

Sunday 1200 – Monday 1300#StormFranklin will bring another spell of strong winds to the UK on Sunday and Monday

Latest info ? https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs

Stay #WeatherAware pic.twitter.com/9ZG5fjM49G
— Met Office (@metoffice) February 20, 2022

2.45pm

Cumbria police is urging drivers to take care and pedestrians to avoid walking under any leaning trees. It says: “Plan ahead and allow additional time for your journey.”

2.44pm

Windermere Ferry is not running due to strong winds.

2.41pm

A686 barely passable at EdenHall, reports Cumbria Road Watch. Affecting traffic between Penrith and Langwathby.

IREBY

Flooding in the #Ireby and #Uldale areas. Video taken at Snittlegarth (#CA7). #CumbriaRoads

P: 14:32 hrs. @INRIXtraffic_N @BBC_Cumbria @TheFloodHub @CumbriaFloods @CumbriaCrack pic.twitter.com/TASbAfatDi
— Cumbria Road Watch (@CumbriaRdWatch) February 20, 2022

2.34pm

Our colleagues at Cumbria Roadwatch are reporting multiple roads floodling across the county.

B6264 Brampton Old Road partially blocked due to flooding near Linstock Roundabout (A689). Passable with care.

Due to heavy rain flooding the railway at Aspatria the line is blocked. Services through this station will be cancelled or delayed by up to 60 minutes.

B5300 ALLONBY

Several areas of #Flooding and #Debris on the #B5300 Coast Road between #Maryport and #Silloth. Approach with care. #CumbriaRoads

P: 14:20 hrs. @INRIXtraffic_N @BBC_Cumbria @CumbriaFloods @TheFloodHub @CumbriaCrack pic.twitter.com/h9380n290n
— Cumbria Road Watch (@CumbriaRdWatch) February 20, 2022