THE Met Office has warned of "possible danger to life" as Cumbria braces itself for the effects of Hurricane Ophelia.

Conditions are expected to calm down for the rest of the weekend, but the county is being told the bad weather will return as the hurricane makes its way across the Atlantic - potentially bringing with it gusts of between 70 to 80mph to some parts of the country.

While a warning of rain has been lifted this morning, the forecaster has issued two fresh weather warnings of wind for Monday and Tuesday.

The consecutive, severe yellow warnings come into force at midday on Monday lasting 30 hours until 6pm Tuesday.

It warns road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected. Power cuts, it said, may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage.

"Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs could happen, perhaps leading to injuries and danger to life from flying debris," states the warning.

"Coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities may be affected by spray and large waves. The warning has been updated to delay the onset time of the strong winds and increase the likelihood of the event occurring."