CHESTER and surrounding areas are set to be buffeted by strong winds tomorrow (Friday, August 23) as Storm Lilian approaches.

A Met Office weather warning has been issued, coming into effect from 5am on Friday, with gusts of up to 50mph making disruption to travel and infrastructure a possibility.

The Yellow warning extends across much of the North of England and the northern coast of Wales.

Strong winds are expected to subside by around midday.

In full, a Yellow warning for wind could see:

  • Injuries and danger to life from flying debris
  • Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs
  • Road, rail, air and ferry services affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible
  • Some roads and bridges closed
  • Power cuts, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
  • Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach materials being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties

Further information on the forecast can be found at: Chester (Cheshire West and Chester) weather - Met Office.