The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as Liverpool is battered by torrential rain
Liverpool is being battered by torrential rain and strong winds as Storm Darragh hits the region. The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for wind and rain which is in place from 3pm today, Thursday, December 5, until Sunday, December 8.More widely 15-25mm of rain is possible across the warning area. Gusts of up to 80mph are possible around western coasts, with 40-60mph gusts more widely across the warning area.
In an update today, the Met Office issued a "danger to life" amber weather warning for wind. This is in place from 3am on Saturday, December 7 and 9pm on Saturday, December 7. It comes as Storm Darragh moves from west to east. The Met Office said: "Gusts of 70 to 80mph are likely around exposed coasts and headlands, where some very large waves are likely, whilst gusts of 60 to 70mph are likely inland. The strongest winds will ease from the west through the afternoon."Due to weather conditions from Storm Darragh, services in the Merseyside area are subject to possible delays/cancellations.
Queens Drive Mossley Hill has been closed due to flooding. Service 68 will divert via Queens Drive in both directions until further notice, omitting Dovedale Rd, Queens Drive, Aigburth Vale and Victoria Rd.
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