Warnings for wind and rain were in effect as Storm Ashley impacted parts of the UK, according to the new agency, Pa Media.

The Met Office has forecast heavy rain and winds reaching up to 80mph, indicating that the first named storm of the season poses a significant risk of injuries and danger to life.

A yellow wind warning has been issued for all of Scotland and Northern Ireland, as well as parts of north-west England and Wales, starting at 3am and lasting until midnight on Sunday.

An amber warning has been placed for the north-west of Scotland from 9AM until midnight, with the weather service cautioning that “injuries and danger to life are likely from large waves and beach debris being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts, and properties.”

Met Office meteorologist Dan Stroud has warned that “very strong, severe gales” expected on Sunday will coincide with high spring tides, potentially leading to “very large waves.”

The north of Scotland “will remain under a yellow wind warning from midnight until 9am on Monday.”

Further south, a yellow warning has been issued for the south-west of England and South Wales, lasting until midday on Sunday. This poses a risk of travel disruptions due to flooding and potential power supply interruptions.

Stroud noted that strong, gale-force winds are likely to persist into Monday morning, which could result in fallen debris and trees affecting commuters at the start of the week.