Britain hit with 'danger to life’ warning as Storm Ashley drives towards UK with 80mph winds
Britain has been hit with a ‘danger to life’ warning as Storm Ashley approaches.
As rhe first named storm of the season, Ashley is making its way towards the UK with gusty 80mph winds.
Yep, just as you thought you were being treated to some nice and crisp October sun, this country just continues to violently remind you where you are.
So, if you’ve got some nice weather this evening, you’d better make the most of it, as things are going to take a turn tomorrow (20 October).
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The Met Office has put out Amber and Yellow warnings ahead of Storm Ashley for the remainder of this autumn weekend.
The Amber warning is in place for the north-west of Scotland from 9am on Sunday right through until midnight.
It says: “Storm Ashley will bring a spell of very strong winds, probably causing some disruption on Sunday.”
The strongest winds are expected in this Amber area with parts of western Scotland set to experience ‘gusts of 70-80 mph at times on Sunday afternoon, before winds ease through the evening and overnight’.
“The winds coincide with high spring tides and large waves which may lead to a greater risk of disruption along coasts,” the Met Office explains.
It also warns that ‘injuries and danger to life’ are likely due to ‘large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties’.
Plus, there is a ‘good chance’ of power cuts in the area and ‘probably’ damage to buildings.
Those in the areas are advised to prepare for roads and bridges to close as journey times are set to be longer and services likely to be cancelled.
The Yellow warning is in place for all of Scotland and Northern Ireland, as well as parts of north-west England and Wales, set from 3am until midnight.
“Storm Ashley will bring a windy period across the whole of the UK on Sunday and into Monday, and there is an increased chance of disruption across parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, northwest England and northwest Wales,” the Met Office says.
As the winds develop, there are gusts of 50-60 mph possible in some inland areas and perhaps up to 60-70 mph along exposed coasts and hills.
This Yellow warning also comes with the same ‘danger to life’ in coastal areas and the same warning of power cuts, damage to buildings and impact on travel.
Stay safe out there tomorrow, lads.
Jess Battison