A deep area of low pressure, which will bring impacts to the Republic of Ireland and parts of the UK, on Sunday and Monday has been named by Met Éireann – the Irish met service.
Storm Ashley will initially bring impacts to the Republic of Ireland and has therefore been named by and Met Éireann.
Storm Ashley will bring a period of strong winds accompanied by rain 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.
Amber and Yellow National Severe Weather Warnings for wind are currently in place for Sunday and Monday.
A yellow weather warning is active across all of Northern Ireland from 3:00am to 11:59pm on Sunday 20th October.
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 are expected on Sunday afternoon and evening in western Scotland, where gusts could potentially reach 70-80mph in exposed areas and an Amber warning for winds has been issued here. More generally 50-60 mph are possible in some inland areas in other parts of the warning area, especially Northern Ireland and western Scotland, and perhaps up to 60-70 mph 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.”
Further Ahead
Winds will ease as Storm Ashley pulls away to the east on Monday leaving a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers for many. Next week remains unsettled for many with some longer spells of rain in places.