Ex-Hurricane Bertha: Liverpool weather warning issued by Met Office

Hurricane Bertha.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Merseyside on Sunday as the storm that began as Hurricane Bertha heads for the UK.

Despite being downgraded to a storm since beginning as a hurricane in the Caribbean early last week, parts of the UK are still expected to take a battering.

According to the Met Office there is potential for rainfall of more than 50mm in places and coastal gusts of over 60mph, along with large waves.

A spokesperson for the Met Office, said: “On Saturday night thick clouds will form over Liverpool and there may be some showers, which will give way to more persistent and heavy rain on Sunday morning.

“This will continue into the afternoon until the system begins to move further north in the evening.

“Initially the winds won’t be too bad, but in the early afternoon the wind speed could reach 35mph to 45mph inland and 50mph to 60mph nearer the coast. Throughout the afternoon is when you can expect the winds to be at their strongest in Liverpool.”

Liverpool could be braced for a soaking this weekend

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The Met Office’s yellow warning for the North West means severe weather is possible across the region and people are encouraged to plan ahead and think about possible travel delays.

People are advised to keep an eye on the forecast and be mindful that the situation might worsen.

A spokesperson, said: “There is the potential for severe weather over much of the UK during Sunday as a depression tracks over, or close to, the UK. There continues to be a great deal of uncertainty in the forecast but the public should be aware of the risk of flooding due to heavy rain as well as very strong winds and large waves, particularly on the southern side of the depression.

“Given the unseasonable nature of the weather this could be sufficient to disrupt transport and make outdoor activities dangerous.

“This is a particularly volatile situation. The public are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts and alerts through the weekend.”

After a stormy Sunday, the forecast for Monday is blustery, with scattered showers and it will feel cooler.