Severe weather update
Posted 7 February 2011 - 12:59pm
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Due to high winds, a number of emergency road closures have been implemented for public safety reasons. Locations confirmed so far include:

Grange Road West, Birkenhead between Eastbourne Road and Exmouth Street

Shore Road, Birkenhead between Hamilton Street and Woodside Business Park access

Park Road East, Birkenhead between Conway Street and Claughton Road

The strong winds appear to be causing some damage to trees and buildings across Wirral. Building Control Officers and other structural / building and highways staff are out assessing reported damage.

We are working with the emergency services to temporarily close roads and areas where the risk of flying debris is greatest.
https://www.wirral.gov.uk/news/07-02-2011/severe-weather-update

The ferries are all suspended until further notice too as it's far too rough.

Looking out of my window and the waves are fantastic! If I was steadier on my feet I'd go and take a few pics - I might try in a little while

just phoned up 12 quays and they are going to fone me bk at 3 as i have college this evening....

Be careful wench, it's pretty bad out here, most of the roofs in our yard are damaged.

My main concern is losing my walking stick as it was my Dads. Not too worried about falling over I just love the power of the waves and nature - makes you realise that in the great scheme of things, you're really not in control

Not too worried about the roof tiles - you both know where I live so it's not that big a stroll to the front and there's only a few houses to go past.

The roof is still on at 12 Quays

You won't be saying that when you've hurt yourself and are screaming in pain again
Stay where you are - you know it makes sense

yes i know polo phil, but the road is closed

It's closed down the other end by pacific road

ahh ok ty, but college are going to spk to site manager about it and get bk to me to let me knw whether it is going to be open 2 nite....i hope so...

I'm going to use one of the crutches instead of my stick. The lure of the waves is getting too much. Just looked at the little boat that's moored and it keeps disappearing under the waves - thought it was sinking at first. A big ship has just gone out and even that's struggling.

my dog just had the same poo twice lol

I'll let you know if I hear any updates!

ok ty polo phil x

...looks like my bus home from work will be taking a longer route!

12 quays have phoned, staying open ....phew....

Ferry back on.

At lunchtime, I tried to take a video of one of the three graces at the Pierhead with my mobi - the structure is covered in tarpaulin and scaffolding. However, I couldn't hold my mobi because it was like a wind tunnel there, and then I realised that I was having difficulty standing up, so had to shelter in a nearby doorway!

The Mersey, on the other hand, seemed relatively calm, considering.

got a photo of the 3 graces taken on friday. i'll see if i can upload it tommorow