Wirral and Liverpool warned of damaging 70 mph winds

A weather system will move eastwards across the UK on Friday bringing widespread gales.

Heavy rain and 50 mph winds will batter Merseyside through Friday

Heavy and strong winds are set to hit the region through Friday, according to forecasters.

Merseyside has now been issued a yellow severe weather warning for strong winds as 60mph gusts are expected to batter the region.

The weather is expected to worsen during the early hours of Friday as further snow showers are expected with strong winds.

A double weather warning has been issued by the Met Office as even more snow and strong winds are expected.

Another area of low pressure is on the way and is set to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the UK, 24 hours after Storm Fionn hit.

Merseyside has been issued another severe weather warning for strong winds today, less than 24 hours after the region was battered by strong winds.

The Met Office has issued Merseyside a severe weather warning for strong winds throughout the whole of Wednesday.

A weather warning is in place from 10:40am Wednesday until 7am Thursday.

Heavy rain is set to batter Merseyside through Wednesday ans here’s how long it will last