Storm Debi warning to anyone travelling on motorways including M6 and M62 or by rail
13.11.2023 - 13:23
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Commuters travelling via the motorway or trains have been issued a warning as Storm Debi batters parts of the UK today (Monday November 13).
A number of weather warnings are in place today, with an amber alert for wind in place for parts of north-west England from 10am until 4pm, covering coastal areas from Liverpool up to Whitehaven. A yellow warning of wind is also in place for Greater Manchester - covering most of the north of England, midlands and north Wales - until 6pm tonight.
This storm is set to bring 50mph to 60mph winds across north Cheshire, Lancashire and southern Cumbria between 9am and 4pm. Gales could reach 60mph to 70mph on routes to the west of the M6 over the Pennines with occasional outbreaks of heavy rain. The M62 and A628 trans-Pennine routes are also likely to be impacted.
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Drivers of high-sided vehicles, motorbikes and other vulnerable vehicles are advised to take extra care due to the risk of being blown over. Winds will slowly ease from the west from mid-afternoon but will remain strong into the evening.
Those travelling via train have been warned that high winds can mean trains have to run at slower speeds than usual to operate safely. Strong winds can also bring down trees and other debris that blocks tracks and damages power lines.
National Rail is advising travellers to check their whole journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner before traveling, as trains may be altered in advance or at short notice.
Meanwhile Stephen Basterfield, national network