This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-30408965
The article has changed 5 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Version 2 | Version 3 |
---|---|
Gale warnings cancel Mersey ferry and Irish Sea sailings | Gale warnings cancel Mersey ferry and Irish Sea sailings |
(about 3 hours later) | |
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 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. | |
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. | |
High tide is predicted between 13:10 and 13:30 GMT. | |
Blackpool Council has advised people to "be sensible along the seafront". |