Here’s a look at the current weather warnings issued across the UK for Storm Babet and its potential impact on this weekend’s football matches, including the highly anticipated Liverpool vs. Everton clash.
The UK could face numerous football match postponements this weekend due to the looming threat of Storm Babet.
The Met Office has issued a red warning for certain areas in Scotland, particularly Angus and Aberdeenshire, where severe flooding and disruptions are predicted for Saturday. There are also warnings in place for various regions in northern England as football clubs gear up for their league fixtures.
In the North West, the Met Office has issued an amber warning, signaling persistent heavy rain and the likelihood of flooding from Friday into the early hours of Saturday. The North East, Yorkshire, as well as the East and West Midlands have all received similar amber warnings, raising concerns for traveling football fans who might face disrupted journeys.
Liverpool is getting ready to host Everton at Anfield on Saturday afternoon, with the hope that weather conditions will improve before the 12.30pm kick-off. Nonetheless, Liverpool City Council has already taken the preemptive step of postponing all grassroots-level weekend fixtures.