Storm Jocelyn is causing disruption across Merseyside as a yellow wind warning has been issued by the Met Office.
It is the second storm to hit Liverpool in a week, as Storm Isha caused chaos across the country with strong winds. The yellow wind warning is in place for Merseyside currently and will run until 3pm today, on Wednesday, January 24.
Forecasters report that people should expect that some roads and bridges may close and damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen. Merseyrail has already confirmed that services are suspended between Liverpool Central and Hunts Cross due to a tree on the line at Aigburth.
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A bus rail replacement has been put in place. The early services on Chester and West Kirby lines were also cancelled. Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Steve Willington, said: “Although this system will be a step down relative to Storm Isha, with the damage and clean up still underway, we could potentially see more impacts from Storm Jocelyn."
He added: " Wind gusts are expected to reach 55 to 65 mph across northwestern Scotland while there is potential for winds to gust to 75 to 80 mph in a few places, in particular exposed parts of the Western Isles and coastal northwest Scotland early on Wednesday morning.”
The weather forecast for Merseyside reads: "A drier and brighter day with sunny spells though maybe the odd shower as Storm Jocelyn clears away. Still windy, especially over the hills, but these easing later in the evening. Rather mild for the time of year."
The outlook from Friday to Sunday is loudy throughout the weekend with patchy rain possible, maybe heavier on Sunday. Staying relatively mild.
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