Storm Boelo continues to make an impact on the United Kingdom, with Liverpool's clash with Brighton under potential threat of postponement, with other local events and travel canceled
Liverpool takes on Brighton at Anfield on Sunday
Liverpool takes on Brighton at Anfield on Sunday(Image: (Photo by Alfie Cosgrove/News Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images))
Liverpool will be hoping to put an end to a six-month wait for a league victory at Anfield, with a clash against Brighton set to truly test Andoni Iraola's side.
However, there may be doubts about the Premier League meeting even going ahead, as Storm Boelo, the second named storm of the season, continues to rip through the northern parts of the United Kingdom.
The Met Office issued a yellow warning for wind across Merseyside for the whole weekend, which looks set to be in place until 9 pm (GMT) on Sunday. A statement from the Met Office on the warning reads: "Strong winds will spread across northern parts of the UK during Saturday afternoon, combining with spells of heavy rain.
"Initially, strong southerly winds will affect parts of Scotland before more widespread and even stronger westerly winds develop later on Saturday.
"Very windy conditions will then persist overnight and through much of Sunday before gradually easing from the southwest later. Gusts of 55-65 mph are likely widely with some coastal and exposed areas potentially seeing gusts of 70-80 mph or more, these strongest gusts most likely across Scotland and the far north of England."
As a result, there have been fears about a possible postponement for Liverpool's clash with Brighton, as local events in the Merseyside area have been canceled.
Liverpool cathedral is closed to general visitors for Sunday
Liverpool cathedral is closed to general visitors for Sunday(Image: (Photo by: Geography Photos/Universal Images Group via Getty Images))
A decision surrounding a postponement is yet to be made, with the match still scheduled to kick off at 2 pm (GMT) at Anfield, with officials likely to avoid making a late call on a possible postponement.
Storm Boelo has impacted other local events, with Liverpool City Council canceling Saturday's River of Light event due to safety concerns. The event was meant to include 13 illuminated art sculptures across the Liverpool waterfront every night until November 1, but the first few nights have been postponed.
Liverpool Cathedral has made the decision to close to general visitors on Sunday, canceling all tours and activities while a safety assessment is carried out, though scheduled services will continue. A re-opening to the general public is expected for Monday, should the storm subside by then, as is expected.
Travel has been impacted in the north of the U.K. too. Multiple train operators have warned against travel unless necessary, with Scottish routes particularly impacted.
Avanti West Coast has warned against traveling further north than Preston, which is roughly an hour north of Liverpool, while the operator is running a reduced service due to speed restrictions following the conditions. ScotRail, LNER, TransPennine Express, and services across Wales are also among those impacted.
With other events and travel being impacted, it remains to be seen whether a late call will be made on Liverpool's clash with Brighton, though for now, there is no change on the scheduled match.
The other fixture in the Premier League that has been at potential risk is Manchester United vs Bournemouth at Old Trafford, but there has also been no update regarding a change of plans from the scheduled 2 pm (GMT) kick-off.
Should there be any change, Liverpool.com will bring you all the latest on the situation surrounding Liverpool vs. Brighton, as Andoni Iraola's players look to earn a crucial three points in what may be some challenging weather conditions.