The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Merseyside.
Liverpool City Region and the North West could see gusts of wind reaching speeds of up to 56mph on Thursday, December 21. The Met Office has now issued a yellow weather warning, which will be in place from midnight to 11.59pm on Thursday.
The strong winds are likely to affect a wide area through Thursday, potentially causing some travel disruption. Power cuts, damage to buildings and chance of injuries may also occur.
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This is what the Met Office said to expect:
- There is a small chance of longer journey times or cancellations as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected
- There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs
- There is a slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- There is a small chance that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
- There is a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris
- There is a small chance that some roads and bridges could close
Rain is also expected in Merseyside, which is forecasted from 12pm to 9pm on Thursday, December 21. A statement from the Met Office said: "Windy throughout, especially on Thursday with severe gales possible in the north. Bright or sunny spells with showers or longer spells of rain, showers wintry in the north on Friday."
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