Heavy rain and strong winds are set to the region
Storm clouds gathering over Liverpool’s waterfront(Image: Liverpool ECHO)
A double weather warning has been issued as Storm Floris is set to hit. It will be the sixth named storm of the 2024/2025 naming season, the last named storm was Storm Éowyn in late January.
The latest storm is set to batter parts of the UK, including Merseyside. Wind gusts are expected to reach 40-50mph inland with gusts of 60-70mph possible along exposed coasts in the north and west.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind between 6am on Monday, August 4 and 6am on Tuesday, August 5. The weather agency said Storm Floris is likely to bring a spell of “unseasonably strong” and potentially disruptive winds to northern UK on Monday into early Tuesday.
Heavy rain will also accompany the strong winds. The wind will gradually ease from the west through Monday evening and overnight into Tuesday.
Forecasters said people can expect some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen, injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible.
Power cuts may also occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage. Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties, while some roads and bridges may close. Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible.
A map shared by the weather agency shows that all parts of Merseyside are covered by the alert. Other areas of the North West covered by the yellow alert for wind are Blackburn with Darwen, Blackpool, Cheshire West and Chester, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Halton, Lancashire, Merseyside and Warrington.
A yellow weather warning has been placed over Liverpool(Image: Liverpool ECHO)
Matthew Lehnert, Met Office Chief Meteorologist, said: “Across the warning area, many inland areas are likely to see gusts of 40-50mph, with 60-70mph more likely at higher elevations and around exposed coasts in Scotland.
“There is a small chance that some locations here could even record gusts of 85mph.”
The Met Office states: “Storm Floris will bring a spell of unusually windy weather for the time of year across the northern half of the UK early next week.
“The strongest winds are most likely to occur across Scotland during Monday afternoon and night, although there remains some uncertainty in the depth and track of Floris.
“Across the warning area, many inland areas are likely to see westerly wind gusts of 40-50 mph with 60-70 mph possible along exposed coasts and high ground, especially Scotland.”
The weather agency adds there is a chance of a spell of even stronger winds developing for a time, with inland gusts of 60-70 mph and 85 mph along exposed Scottish coastlines and hills.
If you are on the coast, you can stay more safe during stormy weather by being aware of large waves. Even from the shore, large breaking waves can sweep you off your feet and out to sea.
You should be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly. When a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.