Met OfficeMany rail services are being cancelled or delayed as Storm Éowyn roars across the north-west of England.
Transpennine Express has urged customers not to travel between Manchester and Liverpool and there are no Avanti West Coast services north of Preston.
Northern said no trains were running between Manchester Victoria and both Chester and Leeds.
Trees have fallen on roads, including on the M6 near Lancaster, while the Woodhead Pass linking Greater Manchester with South Yorkshire has also been closed.
Power cuts
Manchester Airport has advised passengers to check with their airlines for any cancellations or delays.
Electricity North West has reported power cuts after strong winds damaged a high-voltage power cable, leaving nearly 50 homes between Poynton and Disley in Cheshire without power.
A fallen tree has blocked the Metrolink line between Rochdale and Oldham Mumps, halting services.
The Met Office is forecasting that Lancashire and Merseyside could see 60-70mph (96-112kmh) winds with 70-80mph (112-128mph) gusts possible until about 14:00 GMT.
Cheshire and Greater Manchester may experience gusts of 40-50mph (64kmh-80kmh) fairly widely, with some 50-60mph (80kmh-96kmh) gusts possible in Greater Manchester until 13:00.
Coastal warning
Blackpool Council said all tram services had been suspended until further notice and it has closed its tourism information centre, recycling centre and promenade wedding chapel.
The RNLI in Fleetwood has advised anyone near the coast to stay away from the sea and cliff edges.
It also urged people to keep their dogs on a lead and to always carry a mobile phone.
“Make sure somebody knows where you are going and if you do find yourself in trouble dial 999 and ask for the coastguard,” RNLI’s David Devereux said.
