'Damaging winds' and heavy showers are set to hit parts of the country on Sunday
Storm Ashley is set to batter the UK this weekend - with winds of up to 80mph forecast in some areas.
The Met Office has issued a yellow wind weather warning from 3am on Sunday to 12pm on Monday. Areas in Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the north of England are affected.Though the 'damaging winds' and stormy conditions brought by the 'weather bomb' will likely affect other areas too. Forecasters have warned of travel disruption, power cuts and a small chance of injuries and danger to life when the weather alert is active, North Wales Live reports.
"At present, a windy period is expected across the whole of the UK on Sunday and into Monday, but across parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Northwest England and North West Wales, there is an increased chance of some disruption. Initially a period of strong south to southeasterly winds will likely develop through Sunday morning, with gusts of 50-60mph possible in some inland areas, especially Northern Ireland and western Scotland, and perhaps up to 60-70mph along exposed coasts and hills.
"It’s likely that Sunday’s wind warning will be updated and refined as confidence increases, and more warnings for the rainfall that is expected is likely. It is therefore important people stay up to date with the latest forecast."
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