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. A yellow alert for high winds gusting up to 60 mph (97km/h) covers the whole of the country,

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."

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.

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 issued an amber weather warning ahead of Storm Ashley for the north-west of Scotland on Sunday,