Fallen trees in high winds from Storm Lilian have been causing issues for motorists, train and bus users in the Lancaster District.
Teams were called to the main road close to the Royal Lancaster Infirmary due to a fallen bough from a tree blocking the pavement and part of the road heading into Lancaster city centre, on Friday morning.
The bus stop near the RLI was temporarily out of use as the tree was cleared.
Our photos below show teams on-site clearing the tree.
There was also a fallen tree on Quernmore Road in Lancaster.
Stagecoach said on Friday morning that buses were unable to service stops from the prison to Wyresdale Road and that bus service will resume at Ayre Street towards Lancaster until the tree is removed.
There was also a fallen tree being cleared on the A6 between Bolton-le-Sands and Crag Bank.
Motorists also warned of debris on the roads, including the Heysham Bypass.
A spokesperson for Westmorland and Furness Council said: “Our highways crews were ready to respond to the impacts of the storm and have been out clearing reports of fallen trees and flooding throughout the night and into the early hours of this morning.
“Affected roads include:
“Silverdale Road in Arnside completely blocked with fallen tree above the junction of Briary Bank – contractors are on site
“Trees blocking Abby Road and Park Road, Barrow – cleared by crews
“Trees blocking the A590 at Lindale – cleared by crews
“As the wind is set to pick up throughout today, you may come across issues whilst out travelling today.
“To report an emergency on our roads, please call our Highways Hotline on 0300 373 3300.
“For anything else, we encourage you to use our online reporting form HERE to free up our phonelines for those that need it the most.
“We’re on standby ready to keep you safe and moving.”
STORM LILIAN
Storm Lilian is expected to bring travel disruption, flooding and power cuts as it batters parts of the UK on Friday.
A Met Office weather warning was in place for North Lancashire and Morecambe Bay until 11am on Friday.
The warning for northern England is for winds exceeding 75mph, which is also in place in southern Scotland and Wales.
TRAINS
National Rail has reported travel disruption due to trees blocking the line in parts of the north, affecting some services through Lancaster railway station.
The 8.51am to Barrow-in-Furness, calling at Lancaster, was delayed by more than an hour due to a tree blocking the line.
The 10.16am and 11.27am services from Lancaster to Morecambe has been cancelled due to a tree blocking the railway, and the 12.12pm service has been delayed for more than an hour.
The 10.46am service calling at Lancaster to Leeds has also been cancelled for the same reason.
FLOOD ALERTS for August 23/24
North Morecambe Bay
The high tide tonight, which will peak at 2:45am on August 24, may result in further flooding. Flooding is possible two hours either side of this time. Areas most at risk include Coast at North Morecambe Bay from Roosebeck to Carnforth including low lying areas around Ulverston, Greenodd, Haverthwaite, Flookburgh, Grange-over-Sands, Levens, Milnthorpe, Sandside, Arnside and Silverdale.
Flood gates are closed at Arnside promenade.
Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
Heysham to Cockerham
High tides and forecast weather conditions overnight may lead to flooding.
Areas most at risk include Sandylands, Middleton, Sunderland, Bank Houses, Hillam, Sand Side and Cockerham Moss.
Further flooding is possible due to the high tide at 2:55am on August 24 due to spring tides and strong winds over the next few days
Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
Lune Estuary South West of Lancaster
High tides and strong winds overnight may lead to flooding.
Further flooding is possible for the tide at 2:55am on August 24 due to spring tides and strong winds over the next few days.
Areas most at risk include Aldcliffe Marsh, Heaton Marsh, Marsh, Greyhound Bridge, Skerton Bridge, Newton, Overton, Middleton, Glasson, Conder Green, Conder Bridge and Thurnham Moss.
Flood gates are closed at St. Georges Quay, Lancaster.
Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.