An amber weather warning has been issued for Merseyside as winds are set to batter the region.
The Met Office upgraded the warning from yellow to amber today for "extremely strong winds" at 3am on Friday, February 18 as Storm Eunice is set to hit.
The warning is in place until 9pm on Friday and forecasters predicts there is a "good chance that flying debris could result in a danger to life."
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A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "There is a good chance that flying debris could result in a danger to life, damage to buildings and homes is likely, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down.
"Roads, bridges and railway lines are likely to close, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights.
"There is a good chance that power cuts, possibly prolonged, could occur and possibly affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage.
"Large waves are likely and beach material is likely to be thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.
"It is likely there will be falling branches and some uprooted trees."
A yellow weather warning is in place for Merseyside from 1pm today for winds until 6am on Thursday.
Forecasters predict Storm Dudley is also is to bring a spell of very strong winds and possible disruption later Wednesday and into the small hours of Thursday.
For today and tomorrow, the Met Office said: "Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible, as well as some roads and bridges may close.
"Damage to trees and buildings is possible, power cuts may occur and large waves may cause beach material to be thrown onto sea fronts and coastal roads."
