Amber Warning for severe gales

The Joint Cheshire Emergency Planning Team has received updated information from the Met Office regarding the potential situation for Cheshire.

The Met Office has issued an Amber Warning for severe gales and winds in the Cheshire East area from 4pm until late tonight, with winds expected in excess of 60 – 70mph.

Cheshire East's highways team will be monitoring the weather conditions and additional resources have been placed on standby to ensure we can react to deal with the severe conditions forecast.

Ice and snow are expected on the high ground, so we will be out treating the east, high east and southern routes this afternoon and evening.

All areas will be monitored throughout the forecast period and any further action will be carried out as and when necessary. We are expecting the worst of the weather to hit Cheshire between 4pm-9pm today with the tail end of the weather system leaving the region by around midnight.

While we are not expecting the weather to have significant impact in Cheshire, people are advised to keep themselves informed regarding the developing situation in and around the Borough and take weather conditions into account when planning your journeys.

If the conditions deteriorate and/or there is a significant likelihood of disruption, we will provide updates. For the latest weather reports visit the Met Office website at: www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather

To report any trees/debris blocking roads or footpaths, contact the Council's highways team on: 0300 123 5020.

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