The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning ahead of Storm Ashley for the north-west of Scotland on Sunday, as well as a yellow warning for the entirety of Scotland and Northern Ireland, and parts of north-west England and Wales. The amber warning will be in force from 9am on Sunday until midnight, and the yellow between 3am and midnight.

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Power cuts, large waves and travel disruption are expected in Cumbria as parts of the UK are braced for Storm Ashley. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Sunday for wind across Cumbria and an amber amber high wind warning for some western areas in Scotland.

The first named storm of the 2024/25 system is expected to hit Scotland on Sunday - bringing up to 80mph winds.

Injuries and danger to life are likely during the 80mph winds set to hit parts of the UK this weekend in the first named storm of the season, the Met Office has said.

Power cuts, travel disruption and possible damage to buildings are expected this weekend as Storm Ashley sweeps across Scotland, bringing high winds and rain. The Met Office has issued an amber high wind warning for some western areas on Sunday, with gusts of 70-80 mph (113-129km/h) expected.

Brits are being urged to prepare for potentially severe power disruptions, hazardous travel conditions and risks to life as Storm Ashley is set to unleash its fury on parts of the UK come Sunday. Fierce gales of up to 80mph are anticipated to strike certain regions,