The Met Office has issued an Amber Weather Warning for Wind, from 6am to 9pm on Friday 24th January.

A Yellow Wind Warning is also in place for the whole of Friday.

You can find the Met Office Weather Warning information here.

Prepare for disruption and cancellations

Windy weather can cause delays and make travel conditions dangerous. Check bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary. If driving, check road conditions and ensure you have essentials in your car (warm clothing, food, water, a blanket, a torch, an in-car phone charger).

No road closures are currently in place, but this could change at short notice if roads become blocked by fallen debris or trees.

People can help reduce the risk of disruption and damage by checking for loose items outside their homes, and planning how they could secure them. Items include bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds, and fences.

Avoid coastal, wooded, and unsheltered areas

With winds predicted to reach up to 70 or 80mph in coastal areas, we strongly advise people to avoid Sefton’s coastline, wooded areas, and open, unsheltered areas during Storm Eowyn.

Dog walkers are encouraged to avoid these areas and keep dogs on a lead.

In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Park closures

Parks across Sefton will be closed on Friday as a precaution to keep visitors safe from falling trees or branches. Parks, particularly those with trees and wooded areas, pose a significant risk during high winds and we strongly advise people to avoid these spaces until the weather improves.

Use this link to find the Met Office's 5 tips for staying safe in strong wind.

Transport updates

You can use the following links to find local and regional transport operators' travel updates:

• Merseytravel
  
  
• Merseyrail 
  
  
• TransPennine Express
  
  
• Northern
  
  
• Avanti West Coast
  
  
• National Rail

Weather Information

You can find information on adverse weather here on our site.