Storm Ashely will hit parts of Ireland before striking the UK this weekend(Image: PA)

UK weather maps show exactly where and when rare 15-hour 'danger to life' warning will hit

Storm Ashley is set to batter parts of the UK this weekend with amber and yellow weather warnings now in place for parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and northern England

by · The Mirror

Brits are bracing for a 15-hour long danger to life amber wind warning with Storm Ashley set to batter parts of the UK this weekend.

The UK has experienced mixed conditions this month with heavy rain and glorious sunshine sweeping across much of the country at different times. But the Met Office has warned of a potential threat to life as it issued the amber warning for western Scotland for between 9am to 12am on Sunday.

Storm Ashley is due to bring blustery winds to much of the region on Sunday and Monday. A Met Office weather warning said: "Parts of western Scotland are likely to see gusts of 70-80mph at times on Sunday afternoon, before winds ease through the evening and overnight.

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Amber and Yellow weather warnings are in place for vast swathes of the UK( Image: Met Office)

"The winds coincide with high spring tides and large waves which may lead to a greater risk of disruption along coasts."

Residents living in the region have been urged to protect their property and people they know from injury. The Met Office encourages people to check for loose items outside their home and plan on how best to secure them.

Items to look out for include: bins, harden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds, and fences. With an Amber wind warning, the Met Office said there "is a good chance" that power cuts could occur and that it might affect mobile phone coverage.

Travel delays and cancellations are also likely with some roads and bridges possibly being closed. A yellow wind warning is also in place for All of Scotland, western and north Wales, Northern Ireland and Cumbria for the same timeframe on Sunday.

The yellow wind warning will continue until 9am on Monday for northern Scotland. Storm Ashley will initially impact the Republic of Ireland before it hits the UK.

People have been warned of a risk to life in areas affected by the amber wind warning( Image: PA)

Head of Transport Resilience at Transport Scotland, Ashleigh Robson, said: “Storm Ashley is set to bring widespread disruption for travel on Sunday and into Monday. Passengers should certainly check with their operator, and with some families off enjoying the October school holidays, we would advise them to play close attention to any cross-border travel updates too.

“The Multi Agency Response Team will be in position to take decisions, oversee the network, and advise the public and update Ministers over the weekend as the storm sweeps into parts of Scotland.

“The strong winds may cause particular difficulties for HGVs and we would urge drivers to take note of the conditions, debris on the roads and trees falling onto some roads is a strong possibility. The forecasted rain will make visibility difficult when driving and could result in some localised flooding.

“Disruption on ferry services is very likely, rail services and flights may also be impacted. Please check with you transport operator for the latest information.

"The decision to cancel services is never taken lightly, but safety of passengers has to be the priority. Please plan ahead."