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Gale warnings cancel Mersey ferry and Irish Sea sailings Gale warnings cancel Mersey ferry and Irish Sea sailings
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Liverpool's famous ferries across the Mersey have been cancelled with gale force winds forecast.Liverpool's famous ferries across the Mersey have been cancelled with gale force winds forecast.
Crossings will be replaced with tunnel bus services during rush hour commuter periods, said Merseytravel. Crossings will be replaced by tunnel bus services during rush hour commuter periods, said Merseytravel.
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has cancelled three sailings between Heysham and Douglas, and will decide later on the 19:45 service.The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has cancelled three sailings between Heysham and Douglas, and will decide later on the 19:45 service.
Stena Line cancelled the 10:30 GMT sailing to Belfast from Birkenhead with the 22:30 crossing also "in doubt".Stena Line cancelled the 10:30 GMT sailing to Belfast from Birkenhead with the 22:30 crossing also "in doubt".
Gusts of up to 70mph are expected in coastal areas of the north west, the Met Office said.Gusts of up to 70mph are expected in coastal areas of the north west, the Met Office said.
The Highways Agency has issued a Severe Weather Alert for high-sided vehicles, caravans and motorbikes, because the strong winds have caused an "increased risk of vehicles being blown over".The Highways Agency has issued a Severe Weather Alert for high-sided vehicles, caravans and motorbikes, because the strong winds have caused an "increased risk of vehicles being blown over".
It also highlighted a section of the M53 near Runcorn, and the stretch from Wallasey to Birkenhead, as areas that could be hit hard It also highlighted a section of the M53 near Runcorn, and the stretch from Wallasey to Birkenhead, as areas that could be hit hard.
One flood warning and four flood alerts have been issued by the Environment Agency. Five flood alerts have been issued for the north west by the Environment Agency which said flooding is possible at places along the coast from Wirral to Fleetwood.
Flooding is expected at Pimlico Brook in Clitheroe. High tide is predicted between 13:10 and 13:30 GMT.
The agency also said flooding is possible along the coastline from Wirral to Fleetwood. High tide is predicted at 13:20 GMT. Blackpool Council has advised people to "be sensible along the seafront".