Large parts of the country have been placed into alert as Storm Eunice closes in.
The storm will bring high winds up to 110mph in some areas, with Merseyside under an amber weather alert.
As a result, many outdoor parks and centres across the region have been closed to ensure safety.
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In a statement, St Helens Borough Council said: "Public parks in St Helens Borough will be closed February 18 amid national weather warnings as Storm Eunice lands in the UK.
"Extremely strong winds are expected with dangerous conditions possible. An Amber warning for winds of up to 50-70mph is in place across much of England and Wales, including St Helens Borough, from 5am to 9pm, Friday 18 February.
"All public parks will be closed for the day and residents are advised not to visit open spaces like Sankey Valley, where there is an increased risk of falling trees in strong winds."
Park closures will also be in place across Southport and Sefton, with Sefton Council releasing the following statement: "Marine Drive in Southport will be temporarily closed on Friday (February 18th) as part of Sefton Council’s response to Storm Eunice.
"A closure will be in pace between the Fairway and Weld Road junctions as a precaution due to high tides and the potential for the road to become temporarily flooded.
"A number of parks across Sefton will also be closed as a precaution in order to keep visitors safe from any falling trees or branches."
A spokesperson for Sefton Council said: “The UK is going to be seriously affected by Storm Eunice this weekend and Sefton is no exception.
“These pre-emptive closures are designed to keep our communities safe from any harm this storm may cause and we continue to monitor the situation as it develops.
“This means other roads may need to be closed at short notice. We strongly advise people stay away from coastal areas, especially our beaches and unsheltered areas.
“Please only travel if absolutely essential. The stormy weather could cause significant issues to road and rail transport and there is a strong possibility that a number of trees may be brought down by high winds.
“There is also potential for widespread power outages and damage to weakened/loose structures like roof tiles, fences and chimney stacks.”
