Storm Ashley caused travel disruption and flooding across the UK, as strong winds and rain hit parts of the country.

Dozens of flights were canceled at Belfast City Airport and Dublin Airport due to winds gusting to 80 mph, while several flights to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen were also canceled.

Police Scotland has advised motorists to “plan ahead and avoid unnecessary travel where possible” due to the “high likelihood” of disruption on the roads, while Transport Scotland has warned likely delays in public transport.

Ferry operator CalMac – which serves the west coast of Scotland – canceled the majority of sailings on Sunday, with the islands of Arran, Bute, Lewis and Harris cut off due to adverse sea conditions caused by high winds .

Floodwaters also submerged parts of Worcester after the River Severn overflowed.

The first named storm of the season is likely to bring risk of injury and danger to life, the Met Office said.

A yellow warning for wind has been put in place for the whole of Scotland and Northern Ireland and parts of north-west England and Wales at 3am and will last until ‘at midnight Sunday.

An orange warning for north-west Scotland has been issued from 9am until midnight, with the weather service warning that “injury and danger to life are likely due to large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, seafronts and properties”.

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has issued 22 flood warnings across the country, as well as 17 flood alerts, covering large areas of the country.

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

Further south, the Met Office has issued a yellow alert for south-west England and south Wales until midday on Sunday with a threat of travel disruption with flooding and possible service disruptions. power supply.

The Environment Agency has issued 39 active flood alerts, which indicate flooding is expected, and 127 flood alerts, which means flooding is possible. The warnings cover several areas of the south Cornish coast and the Wye Estuary.

Natural Resources Wales said three flood warnings and 13 flood alerts were in place.

Met Office meteorologist Dan Stroud said on Sunday that “very strong and severe gales” were coinciding with high spring tides, which could also bring “very large waves”.

Mr Stroud said strong and gusty winds were expected to continue until Monday morning, meaning “debris and fallen trees” could affect commuters early in the week.

The forecaster added that Sunday would be a “very windy day” with storm-force winds in the northwest.

Rain would spread eastward before clearings, but with gusty winds moving eastward during the afternoon.

Meteorologist Ellie Glaisyer said: “Parts of western Scotland could see gusts of 70-80mph during the afternoon. The weather will become drier and brighter across much of England and Wales, with some clearing during the afternoon.

Winds are expected to ease Monday with rain moving southeast. The North is expected to remain restless for much of the week.