North-east England and Cumbria: Severe gales forecast for Friday’s Storm Éowyn
Sellafield workers have been told to work from home, external on Friday if they can. It said “as a precautionary measure, all outside working on the site is restricted… unless in the interests of maintaining nuclear safety or security and subject to risk assessments”.
Forestry England has advised people to stay away from its sites in Cumbria, including Whinlatter and Grizedale, “due to the risk of falling trees”.
Northumberland Country Parks at Bolam Lake, Plessey Woods and Druridge Bay will also be closed.
Network Rail asked people living near the railway to tie down loose garden items, external such as trampolines or gazebos, which pose a risk of blowing on to the tracks.
National Highways confirmed the A66 would be closed from midnight in both directions for 24 hours.
Durham Police said the A628 would also be closed from midnight due to high winds.
Beamish Museum in County Durham said it would be closed all day.
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