Extreme 75mph winds and heavy rain set to hit Lancashire as Met Office issues weather warning for North West

The county is set to be battered by up to 90mm of rain in places on Wednesday (December 27), with a chance of snow falling on higher ground. The Met Office has also forecast a brief spell of very windy conditions on Wednesday evening and into the night, bringing the chance of some disruption.

Forecasters warned the downpours bring a risk of flooding, travel disruption, and power cuts, whilst also warning of potential injuries from flying debris, damage to buildings, travel delays, and heavy spray in coastal communities.

Having already issues a yellow weather warning for rain from 3am until 6pm on the 27th, the Met Office also issued another yellow weather warning for wind from 6pm on Dec 27th to 3am on Dec 28th.

A spokesman for the Met Office said: "Outbreaks of heavy rain will move northeastwards across northern England and southern Scotland during Wednesday. Across the warning area 20-30 mm of rain is expected to accumulate quite widely.

"Over higher ground of the Pennines, Lake District and Southern Uplands, 40-60 mm is likely during this period with as much as 70-90 mm in a few locations. Strong winds will likely exacerbate any impacts from the rain. Snow is also likely for a short time across higher ground, although this will quickly turn to rain."

What to expect

• There is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses
• There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
• Where flooding occurs, there is a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services
• Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
• There is a small chance that some communities will become cut off by flooded roads
• There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life