Weather warnings have been issued as millions of people in the UK are told to prepare for Storm Malik.
Much of the country is set to be battered by strong winds and wet weather from Saturday (January 29).
Gusts could reach up to 80mph, with Liverpool given a "danger to life" warning from Sunday to Monday.
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A yellow alert comes into force in the region at 6pm on Sunday, January 30, as the storm sweeps across the UK, heading east towards Denmark.
The warning is in place until 12pm on Monday, January 31, and forecasters warn the windy conditions may lead to some travel disruption.
Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible, the Met Office has said.
Its warning continued: "Some roads and bridges may close.
"Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage.
"Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto susceptible sea fronts, coastal roads and properties."
Liverpool has so far enjoyed an unseasonably mild January but typically wintry conditions will return as the month draws to a close.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist Paul Gundersen said, “The impacts of Storm Malik are going to be greatest in Denmark on Sunday, but the track of the storm in the preceding hours means that the UK will be dealt a glancing blow as Malik moves eastwards on Saturday.
“For those in the north of the UK there will be high winds and rain on Saturday, with showers possibly turning wintry in the high ground in the north. The highest winds are expected in exposed coastal areas in the north and east of Scotland, but it will be a windy day for most.”
The Danish Met Service today named Storm Malik, and say it will bring big problems to millions.
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