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A number of fallen and damaged trees are causing problems around Preston as high winds associated with Storm Éowyn hit the area.
The M6 is currently closed northbound while emergency services work to make trees close to the carriageway safe for drivers.
Meanwhile, a number of trees are reported as down across the city.
Read more: Storm Éowyn gusts shut M6 northbound near Preston as police warn of unsafe tree
The M6 is closed between junction 33 for Garstang and 34 for Lancaster while police ensure trees are safe to pass.
Police said: “We anticipate that the road will be closed for a short amount of time, whilst we clear the road.
“In the meantime, we’d recommend looking for an alternative route and driving carefully, leaving plenty of extra time to get to your destination.”
Elsewhere, Blog Preston readers have reported trees down on Belmont Avenue in Ribbleton and Watling Street Road towards Brookfield.
Winds in Preston are peaking at around midday with and are set to ease through the afternoon. The Met Office is forecasting winds of 69mph at 1pm but by 7pm wind speeds should be down to around 37mph.
Jason Kelly, chief meteorologist for the Met Office, said: “Storm Éowyn is now bringing very strong winds to parts of the UK.
“There is potential for gusts of 100mph in exposed locations within the Red warning area. Anyone in these Red and Amber warning areas should listen to advice from local responders and keep up to date with weather warnings for their area.”
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