THE MET Office have issued a 'yellow' warning over strong winds across the North West today.

It is expected to be throughout the day and into tonight in association with Hurricane Ophelia.

The statement on the website said: "Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journeys times and cancellations possible.

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"Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage.

"(There may be) Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs could happen, perhaps leading to injuries and danger to life from flying debris.

"Coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities may be affected by spray and/or large waves.

"The warning has been updated to extend the area at risk further east, taking in much of northern England and Wales along with parts of southern and central Scotland."

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