These images have been unseen for years
And these images, unearthed from our archives Mirrorpix, capture that time, the damage caused and the impact it had on the area.
Here, we take a brief look back over 30 years ago to dramatic pictures of that extreme weather in Blackpool.
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These images capture when heavy rain and winds caused the sea water to flood the streets in Blackpool (Image: Mirrorpix)1 of 13
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They were all taken on February 27, 1990 (Image: Mirrorpix)2 of 13
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Unearthed from our archives, Mirrorpix, these photos have been unseen for years (Image: Mirrorpix)3 of 13
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Here, you can see the damage caused and the impact it had on the area at the time (Image: Mirrorpix)4 of 13
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As well as officials patrolling the streets (Image: Mirrorpix)5 of 13
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This week, two storms are set to hit Lancashire and Cumbria bringing gale force winds and possibly snow (Image: Mirrorpix)6 of 13
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The national forecaster has warned that Storm Dudley could bring winds of up to 90mph on exposed coasts and hills and up to 70mph inland (Image: Mirrorpix)7 of 13
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So far, we’ve been told some communities could suffer power cuts (Image: Mirrorpix)8 of 13
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And “injuries and danger to life is likely from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties” (Image: Mirrorpix)9 of 13
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Storm Eunice will also hit from Friday with heavy snow also forecast to hit parts of Cumbria, including Shap (Image: Mirrorpix)10 of 13
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Winds of up to 70mph are also expected (Image: Mirrorpix)11 of 13
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Do you remember this day in 1990s? Let us know in the comments section (Image: Mirrorpix)12 of 13
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Scenes in the popular seaside of town of Blackpool in Lancashire. Heavy rain and winds caused the sea water to flood the streets. February 27, 1990 (Image: Mirrorpix)