'Stay away' warning as high winds to batter Merseyside

Olivia Williams

9 April 2024 at 3:35 am·1-min read

A yellow weather warning is in place as high winds are set to batter Merseyside -Credit:Liverpool ECHO

A weather warning is currently in place as high winds are set to batter Merseyside.

The Met Office issued the yellow weather warning at 1am today, Tuesday, April 9 and it will be in place until 3pm today. High winds will mainly impact coastal areas of Wirral, Sefton and the waterfront.

Forecasters said: "Strong winds may bring hazardous coastal conditions and could cause some travel disruption."

This is what people can also expect:

It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves
Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely
Some short term loss of power and other services is possible

The HM Coastguard Southport said the Southport, Ainsdale and Formby areas are expecting a 9.6 metre spring tide just after 12pm today (April 9). A spokesperson also warned to stay away from seafronts, including to get a picture.

They said: "With the tide, and high winds (around 50mph gusts), the seafront, or beach areas are not going to be the place to be. Please avoid getting anywhere near the waters edge.

"Getting that one photograph that might look good isn’t worth the risk. If you do see anyone in trouble at the coast, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard."

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