A WEATHER warning issued ahead of the arrival of Storm Brian has been extended to cover the whole of Cumbria.

The county is braced for more stormy conditions this weekend as the weather system moves across the country.

The warning will be in force tomorrow from 4am until midnight.

The yellow warning of wind, issued by the Met Office, states some transport disruption is likely across the whole warning area, with delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport.

Short term loss of power and other services is also possible as well as damage to trees.

The chief forecaster said: "Gusts of 45 to 55 mph are expected widely within the warning area with gusts of 60 to 70 mph along exposed southern and western coastal areas.

"These are expected to coincide with high tides, leading to locally dangerous conditions around coastal areas in western and southern parts of England and Wales."

Despite the stormy forecast, organisers of Silloth's annual bonfire said the event is still on track to go ahead as planned tomorrow night.

Town councillor Owen Martin said: "We have been keeping a very close eye on the forecast but around the time of the bonfire should be fine."

Gates are due to open at 5pm ahead of the bonfire and fireworks from 6pm to 8pm.

On Facebook more than 1,800 people have said they were interested in the event.