Storm Ali is causing issues on the county's transport network with gusts of 96mph recorded in north Cumbria.

A full roundup of Storm Ali in Cumbria can be found here.

Roads:

* A lorry was blown over on the M6 at Carlisle between junctions 44 and 43, for Rosehill and Kingstown. The road is closed to allow diesel to be cleared up. The carriageway could be closed until about 5.30pm and motorists are warning to expect delays.

* A66 closed to high-sided vehicles between Brough and Bowes

* Speed restrictions have been put in place on the M6 between Shap and Tebay due to the strong winds, say police.

* Police were called to the A595 at Cardewlees, west of Carlisle, at 10.15pm after a vehicle was hit by a falling branch.

* The B5304 between Red Dial and Caldbeck, near Wigton, is closed both ways closed due to fallen power cables.

* Authorities in Carlisle are dealing with a "high number" of incidents.

* Trees are currently down in a number of locations including in Queensway, Metcalf Street, Warwick Square and Wigton Road, all in Carlisle, as well as Orton Grange west of Carlisle and Longtown

Highways England has issued a severe weather alert for high-sided vehicles, caravans and motorbikes which are advised to take extra care when travelling due to the increased risk of vehicles being blown over.

A spokesperson said: "Drivers are advised to plan for their journey before they set out, checking the forecast and road conditions and to leave extra time if travel conditions are poor, and to delay their journey if the weather becomes severe."

Rail:

Services have been cancelled on the West Coast Main Line between Preston and Glasgow, through Cumbria, due to the strong winds damaging overhead lines.

Virgin Trains say they had previously been running some at reduced speeds.

The high winds also mean that Virgin Trains are unable to provide replacement buses.

The operator is recommending that customers with journeys north of Preston postpone their journey if possible with tickets valid for travel tomorrow instead.

Alternatively, customers can get a refund without an administration charge by contacting their retailer.

Transpennine Express are also conveying passengers via any reasonable route until further notice. Arrangements have been made for Virgin Trains rail tickets to be accepted for these journeys.

A Virgin spokesman said: "We are sorry for the delay this will cause to your journey."