ON Friday, February 18, 2022, The Met Office announced that a deadly storm would hit the country.

An amber weather warning was issued for Wirral as the borough braced itself for Storm Eunice’s 70mph winds.

Forecasters warned residents to stay indoors due to the extremely strong winds and flying debris that could cause a “danger to life”.

Wirral saw astronomical tides along its coasts as waves reached heights of 10.7m. Schools closed and public transport faced cancellations and delays.

READ: As it happened: Storm Eunice hits Wirral

Today marks a year since Wirral battled Storm Eunice's gusts. 

The Globe has rounded up the best images captured from the day.

Wirral Globe: Globe Camera Club's Darren Eaton captures the moment before it got a bit too crazy down there on New Brighton prom as Storm Eunice made her presence feltGlobe Camera Club's Darren Eaton captures the moment before it got a bit too crazy down there on New Brighton prom as Storm Eunice made her presence felt (Image: Darren Eaton / Camera Club)

Wirral Globe: Globe reader Ian Fairbrother sent us these pictures of Eunice whipping up a storm off New BrightonGlobe reader Ian Fairbrother sent us these pictures of Eunice whipping up a storm off New Brighton (Image: Ian Fairbrother)

Wirral Globe: Tree blocks train tracks in Leasowe after Storm Eunice hits the boroughTree blocks train tracks in Leasowe after Storm Eunice hits the borough (Image: Merseyrail)

Wirral Globe: Moody skies over New BrightonMoody skies over New Brighton (Image: Darren Eaton)

Wirral Globe: Trio defy storm warnings to strip off for sea dip in New BrightonTrio defy storm warnings to strip off for sea dip in New Brighton (Image: PA)

Wirral Globe: Waves whipping around New Brighton lighthouseWaves whipping around New Brighton lighthouse (Image: Ian Fairbrother)