Coniston, England, United Kingdom Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

High tides are expected to cause flooding this evening. 

Flooding is expected from 22:30 to 01:30 on Monday 26/10/2026. 

Locations most affected will be Skinburness Marshes, Port Carlisle and Rockcliffe. 

We are closing flood gates . 

Exposed coastal areas may be hazardous due to strong winds and large waves.   

This message will be updated by 10:00AM on Tuesday 27 October or as the situation changes.

Information on update: Warning area adjusted northward and end time brought forwards. Strong west to southwesterly winds are expected to spread across much of Scotland and fringe the north of Northern Ireland during Tuesday. Gusts of 50-60 mph are possible quite widely and some coastal or exposed areas in the northwest and far north of Scotland could see gusts of 70 mph or more. There is still some uncertainty regarding the peak gusts, but the highest winds are expected in the far north and northwest and most likely over the Hebrides. The strongest of the winds will reduce from the southwest later on Tuesday, with the far north of Scotland the last to see winds ease.



For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings

South to south-westerly winds will increase from the west during Monday evening with gusts of 45-50 mph inland and 60-65 mph along exposed coasts and over high ground. The strong winds will be accompanied by heavy rain at times.

Winds will then ease from the west during the early hours, before increasing again across northern parts of the UK early on Tuesday morning.   

For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings

Following heavy rain and strong winds yesterday, river and lake levels remain above flood warning thresholds. Further showers and strong winds will continue throughout today.

Locations most affected will be Keswick Campsite flooding from the lake and the River Greta. 

We continue to closely monitor the situation . 

Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.  

This message will be updated by 9:00AM on Monday 26 October or as the situation changes.