The Met Office has updated a yellow weather warning covering Chester and Ellesmere Port for a period of strong winds and persistent rainfall.

The warning will come into force from 6am on Sunday and has now been extended to 6am on Monday.

Forecasters say there is a small chance of injuries and a ‘danger to life’ from flying debris, as well as of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs.

There is also a chance of longer journey times or cancellations as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected, as well as from road and bridge closures.

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

Meanwhile on the coast, there is a small chance that injuries and a danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.

A Met Office spokesman said: “A period of strong winds and persistent rainfall is expected across parts of the UK during Sunday.

“While there is still some uncertainty as to the exact locations which will see the strongest winds, northern and western areas are likely to be most at risk.

“Many inland areas are expected to see gusts of 50mph to 60mph during this period. Coasts and exposed locations could see gusts of 60mph to 70mph or even higher."