A flotilla of lifeboats sailed down the River Mersey as part of events to mark the 200 years of the RNLI. The charity said it has saved the lives of some 146,000 people across the UK and Ireland since its launch in 1874
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Lightning captured on camera by Phil Burkhill over Liverpool tonight. Residents across Merseyside reported hearing loud bangs, the ground shaking and lights flickering as the storm passed overhead
River Mersey tidal bore captured at Widnes. A bore is an upriver surge of tidal water, forming a fast-moving wave that can travel for several miles. 📷Richard Ghorbal
Apologies for the lack of posts recently. The next generation of weather enthusiasts arrived a few days ago and have kept me busy. Normal service will resume soon. And yes those are weather themed baby grows 😂☀️🌦️
Rare rainbow clouds spotted over Wirral. One of the highest clouds in our atmosphere, they are often referred to as “mother-of-pearl”, and are rarely spotted in the UK because of the exceptional conditions needed.
Portuguese Man o'War washed up on Caldy beach today. RNLI West Kirby warn not to touch it as they can give a nasty sting even when dead. They are found mostly in tropical and subtropical waters. Stings cause severe pain. Please be aware if you're walking the dog!
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Jacqueline Chatburn captured a STEVE! during last nights
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at Moreton Shore 😍
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STEVE ("Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement") is an atmospheric optical phenomenon that appears as a purple and green light ribbon in the sky
Lots of damage being reported on Wirral. Trees down in Wallasey village. The Christmas tree in new Brighton has also blown over. Pic:
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Emma Lewin, Amanda Every.
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