Met Office issues weather warnings ahead of Storm Ashley - full list of areas affected

The Met Office has issued a danger to life warning as Storm Ashley is set to batter parts of the UK.

Winds of up to 80mph are to come crashing across the British Isles tomorrow on Sunday (October 20) as the storm makes her way over the UK's northern reaches.

The wet weather and crushing winds have led the Met Office to issue an amber alert for the northwest of Scotland, which will start at 9am on Sunday and finish around midnight.

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A yellow wind warning is in place for all of Scotland, western and north Wales, Northern Ireland and Cumbria for the same timeframe.

Cities, towns and villages that fall in the amber area could see gusts as strong as 80mph, with the Met Office adding "injuries and danger to life is likely from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties."

And to make matters worse, there is also a "good chance" of power cuts affecting services like mobile phone coverage. Property damage should also be considered as the blustering winds could see tiles blasted off roofs.

Residents living in the region have been urged to protect their property and people they know from injury.

An online weather map shows Greater Manchester is set to miss the worst of the storm, however gusts of 40mph are expected at 9am on Sunday.

The Met Office encourages people to check for loose items outside their home and plan on how best to secure them. Items to look out for include: bins, harden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds, and fences.

Travel delays and cancellations are also likely with some roads and bridges possibly being closed.

The yellow wind warning will continue