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 said.

First named storm of the season set to make landfall on Sunday, with high winds expected amid high spring tides

A Status Orange wind warning has been issued for Co Mayo and Co Galway on Sunday, as Met Éireann said Storm Ashley will "bring very strong and gusty southerly winds, coupled with high spring tides".

UK wind power output is set to hit a fresh record this weekend as Storm Ashley is sweeping in from the Atlantic Ocean.

Widespread flood risks threaten to multiply tonight before 'severe gales' hit the country over the coming days, forecasters say.