Storm Eunice live updates as Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ weather warning

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An amber weather warning has been issued for Merseyside as Storm Eunice is set to hit.

The Met Office has upgraded warnings across the country, with the highest level alert of Red being issued to the coastline of Devon, Cornwall and Somerset as well as the south coast of Wales.

While amber warnings, the second highest alert level, for wind are in place across the whole of England, including Merseyside.

The warnings come into effect from 7am until 12pm on Friday.

Storm Eunice is predicted to bring in winds around 90mph in coastal areas while inland areas could still see gusts up to 80mph.

The Met Office has stated that there could be a “danger to life” as a result of extremely strong winds.

It warns of “flying debris resulting in danger to life” and “damage to buildings and homes, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down.”

Other threats include roads, bridges and railway lines being closed with delays and cancellations to public transport, ferry services and flights, and large waves plus “beach material” being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and homes, which could result in flooding for some coastal properties.

Uprooted trees are likely while people could also have power cuts which could affect their mobile phone coverage, the Met Office said.

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