The Met Office has confirmed when dry and sunny weather will return to Merseyside following the wet and windy conditions brought by Storm Austen and Storm Boelo. Yellow weather warnings for strong winds have been in place across the region as the two storms hit the UK at the end of last week, but more settled conditions are expected in the coming days.
Forecast for the week ahead
In its outlook for the North West, the Met Office said: "Unsettled conditions are expected to continue, particularly in the north, as another area of low pressure approaches the UK, bringing further wet and windy weather, with a wind warning already issued for northern parts of the UK on Tuesday."
It added: "Further ahead, there are signs of higher pressure becoming more influential towards the end of the week, which could bring a transition towards more settled conditions for parts of the UK."
Yellow weather warnings are in place across the UK on Tuesday (October 27), though these do not cover Merseyside. Regions included in the alert are Cumbria, North East England, Northern Ireland and large parts of Scotland.
Sunny spells and mild temperatures
The weather in Merseyside will feel "fresh" on Tuesday as the Met Office said the rain will clear. The forecast said: "Once lingering rain clears, a bright and breezy day follows with isolated showers and plenty of sunny spells. Feeling fresh in the strong breeze, this easing through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 13 °C."
Looking ahead to Wednesday and the end of the working week, the forecaster said: "Dry with sunny spells and easing winds Wednesday. Overnight cloud or fog clears to sunny spells and light winds Thursday, then cloud starts to build again Friday." Temperatures remain mild at around 14C this week.
Impact of Storm Boelo
Storm Boelo brought strong gusts of wind to the UK, with widespread gusts of 60-70mph forecast as yellow and amber weather warnings were in place. The storm caused significant disruption, including travel delays and cancelled events.
The River of Light in Liverpool was due to start on Friday (October 23) but was forced to delay its opening night due to the stormy weather. Liverpool City Council said repair works to some of the installations were required due to storm damage. Aintree Racecourse confirmed Sunday's meeting had been cancelled due to high winds, and Liverpool Anglican Cathedral was also fully closed.
