A Dublin Airport spokesperson said on X: "Storm Ashley is having an impact on flight operations throughout Ireland and the UK today. Some airlines have cancelled a small number of flights in and out of Dublin Airport, while others are subject to delays. Winds are forecast to remain strong throughout."

A new set of flood warnings for the high tide overnight are in place across eight areas of Cumbria. Storm Ashley has arrived, bringing heavy rain, large waves and strong winds. The Environment Agency has issued eight flood warnings in Cumbria and is advising residents to ‘start acting'.

Amber and Yellow National Severe Weather Warnings for wind and rain are currently in place for large swathes of the country both for today and for Monday. The deep area of low pressure, named Storm Ashley by Met Éireann,