Storm Ashley map reveals which parts of the UK will be affected after ‘danger to life’ warning issued

The Met Office has issued a map revealing which areas of the UK will be worst hit by Storm Ashley this weekend.

With a 'danger to life' warning issued ahead of the storm hitting, many Brits are wondering which regions will be affected by heavy rain and strong winds.

Ireland was first hit by the storm on Saturday, before it moved northeastwards into the UK early on Sunday morning (20 October).

The Met Office has issued both Amber and Yellow warnings, as the UK is set to experience power cuts, damage to buildings and travel disruption.

Dozens of flood warnings are also in place as heavy rain is set to batter the north of the UK, as well as the south-west.

The Met Office explains: “Storm Ashley will bring a spell of very strong winds, probably causing some disruption on Sunday.”

Western Scotland is 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,” it adds.

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’.

Which areas are worst affected by Storm Ashley?

The Met Office says that the storm will bring strong winds and rain for much of the UK on Sunday, but maps reveal certain areas will be more impacted than others.

Scotland and Northern Ireland will be hit by strong winds, with the entirety of the country issued yellow warnings, as well as parts of north-west England and Wales, until midnight on Sunday.

Meanwhile, an additional amber warning has also been issued in Scotland until midnight.

In the south, yellow weather warnings in the south-west of England as well as south Wales have also been issued for heavy rain.

Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Tony Wisson said: “Storm Ashley will bring strong winds for most of the UK on Sunday before it clears on Monday, with a chance of some disruption across parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Northwest England and West Wales.

“A period of especially strong winds is expected on Sunday afternoon and evening in western Scotland, where gusts could potentially reach 70 to 80mph in exposed areas and an amber warning for winds has been issued here.

“More generally 50 to 60mph are possible in some inland areas in other parts of the warning area, especially Northern Ireland and western Scotland, and perhaps up to 60 to 70mph along exposed coasts and hills. These strong winds in conjunction with high spring tides, may cause some disruption.

“It is important that people stay up to date with the latest forecast and our warnings.”