Everton are working with key partner agencies to monitor the weather, with severe winds expected to hit Merseyside on Saturday, ahead of the derby with Liverpool
Everton officials are working with the emergency services and Liverpool Council amid preparations for a Merseyside derby with Liverpool on Saturday that is set to take place amid severe weather . Forecasters anticipate Storm Darragh will batter the UK over the coming days and the Met Office has placed Liverpool under an amber warning due to the strength of the winds predicted.
Safety concerns were cited as the reason for the move, with those involved hopeful that viewings will be able to recommence on Sunday. For the derby, the main issue will be safety for the supporters around the ground. The club and emergency services have held meetings on the potential problems on Friday and discussions over the event will continue in the morning.
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