A "stay indoors" warning has been issued by the Met Office as Storm Eunice is set to batter Merseyside with strong winds.
An amber weather warning will be in place for "extremely strong winds" from 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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Forecasters have also taken the step of issuing a "stay indoors" warning due to the potential for wind gusts of between 80 to 100mph.
Officers from the Sefton Police branch of Merseyside Police also warned people in the region about the storm.
They said "considering that 60mph winds brought trees down across the area a few weeks ago" the warning from the Met Office "should be taken seriously".
Officers added "unnecessary journeys should be re-considered" considering the warning.
In a statement a spokesperson for Sefton Police said: "The Met Office have issued an AMBER warning for #stormeunice, which covers the Sefton coastline.
"They have also taken the highly unusual step of issuing a 'STAY INDOORS' warning due to the potential for wind gusts of 80-100mph.
"Considering that 60mph winds brought trees down across the area a few weeks ago, this warning should be taken seriously.
"Given this warning, any unnecessary journeys should be re-considered.
"Do what is required to keep yourself safe and, help others stay safe by keeping items which could be blown by the wind, secured down. Follow @metofficeUK on Twitter for up to date storm warning information."
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."
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