Storm Ashley latest: 100 flood alerts across UK after River Severn bursts banks and thousands without power - Met Office weather warning also remains in force on Monday morning after Scotland pummelle

Storm Ashley, the first named storm of the season, has unleashed powerful winds and heavy rain across parts of the UK. The Met Office has issued multiple warnings, highlighting the risk of severe injuries and danger to life,

A yellow alert for strong winds is in place from 12am to 9am on Monday. The Met Office warns that strong winds from Storm Ashley may bring further impacts across the north and east of Scotland and northeast England before it moves away.

See all areas of the UK issued with a yellow or amber weather warning for wind and rain today (October 20) on Met Office map, as Storm Ashley arrives.

The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning ahead of the first named storm of the season, which is set to hit the UK on Sunday.

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