by The Met Office has issued a life-threatening warning as parts of the UK are hit by Storm Ashley.
Winds of 80mph are forecast in places, and the first named storm of the season is “likely” to pose an injury threat, the weather agency said.
An amber wind warning for north-west Scotland is in place until midnight on Sunday, with the Met Office warning that “injuries and danger to life are likely from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties”. .
Meteorologist Dan Stroud said “very strong, severe thunderstorms” will coincide with high spring tides, which could also lead to “very large waves”.
A less severe yellow wind warning is in place until midnight for all of Scotland and Northern Ireland and north-west England and Wales. This could lead to disruptions such as damage to buildings and power cuts.
The north of Scotland will remain under a yellow wind warning until 9am on Monday.
Here, Yahoo News UK breaks down, using Met Office forecasts, what the weather will be like for each region of the UK over the coming days.
London and the South East
Rain coming quickly from the west and it will be heavy at times during the morning, accompanied by strong winds. Rain cleared from the west through the afternoon, making for a few brighter spells. Stay sunny throughout, though. Maximum temperature 18C.
Cloudy start with most areas dry, but rain may develop across Kent and Sussex, with possible isolated showers in further west areas. Sunny spells developing in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 16C.
Southwest
A stormy day, with a band of rain spreading steadily to the east. Heavy showers at times this morning, before brightening this afternoon, with sunny spells developing. Strong gusty winds, especially along the coast. Maximum temperature 17C.
Showers spread in the south-west, sometimes heavy through the Bristol channel, but scattered with plenty of warm sunshine. Brighter in the east, with lighter winds than on Sunday. Maximum temperature 16C.
Midland
East Midlands: Rain coming quickly from the west and will be heavy at times during the morning, accompanied by strong winds. Rain cleared through the afternoon, resulting in sunny spells and mostly dry conditions. Stay sunny throughout though. Maximum temperature 16C.
West Midlands: Better to be wet in the morning, with a band of rain spreading steadily east. Occasional heavy spells for a while, before clearing, with scattered showers developing this afternoon. It will be windy, especially in the west, with the risk of gusts at times. Maximum temperature 16C.
East Midlands: A bright day with plenty of sunny spells, although there may be an occasional light shower in the afternoon. It will feel windy at times, especially across the Peak District. Maximum temperature 15C.
West Midlands: Dry and more settled at first, with sunny spells and easing winds. Scattered showers developing in the west late morning, spreading east and turning heavier through the evening. Maximum temperature 15C.
Northeast
Rain coming quickly from the west and it will be heavy at times during the morning, accompanied by strong winds. Rain clearing in the early afternoon, followed by sunny spells and the odd shower. The strength of the wind, however, through the evening. Maximum temperature 15C.
Light winds with sunny spells and scattered clouds, as well as the occasional shower. Showers may become more frequent later in the afternoon. Wind speed overnight. Maximum temperature 15C.
Northwest
Windy, with gales likely along the west coasts. A band of rain spreads steadily east through this morning, with occasional heavy downpours, before turning brighter this evening, with patchy cloud, sunny spells and light showers. Rather light. Maximum temperature 15C.
A changeable day with a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers. The wind is much lighter than on Sunday, although it is always gusty in any heavier downpour. Maximum temperature 15C.
Scotland
Rain will affect many places for a while, followed by winds: some severe.
Sunny spells with some showers. Maximum temperature 13C.
Northern Ireland
Overnight rain clearing early, then sunny spells and blustery showers, the showers, often heavier in the west later. Strong with gale force from the south then southwesterly winds, strong winds mainly in coastal areas. Maximum temperature 15C.
Some bright or sunny spells and lots of dry weather with just a few showers left. Strong southwesterly winds, easing slightly during the day. Maximum temperature 13C.
Wales
Windy, with gales and possible coastal flooding in the south-west and north-west. Otherwise, a wet start, with a band of heavy rain sweeping east through the morning. Turning brighter in the afternoon, with isolated showers developing at times. Maximum temperature 17C.
Setter than Sunday, with sunny spells and a sprinkling of showers, these heaviest in the south. Generally light winds, however occasional winds along coasts and over high ground. Maximum temperature 16C.
