A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued for some parts of Cumbria.

The Met Office warns that many places are likely to experience gusts of 60-70 mph are likely, with a few sites perhaps seeing gusts to 80 mph. Inland gusts of 45-55 mph are more likely.

The warning is expected to come in place at 12pm on Monday lasting until midnight that evening.

A spokesman for the Met Office said: "An area of very strong winds will move eastwards across the UK through Monday afternoon and evening, clearing eastwards overnight.

"The strongest winds are expected around exposed coasts and hills in the west of the UK.

"A narrow band of squally heavy rain moving east, accompanying the strongest winds, may be an additional hazard."

What to expect:

Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely

Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer

Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely

Some short term loss of power and other services is possible

It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities affected by spray and/or large waves