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

As Storm Ashley approaches the UK the Met office map shows exactly when and where it will arrive. Weather warnings are in place for parts of the country and forecasters expect damage in some areas

Parts of the UK could see snow in the coming days as temperatures plummet. The end of the week has seen a drop in temperatures - reaching as low as -3.5C in parts of the country overnight. And the chilly weather is expected to continue into the weekend with temperatures low enough for snow in some parts of the UK.

Power cuts, travel disruption and possible damage to buildings are expected on Sunday as Storm Ashley sweeps across Scotland, bringing high winds and rain. The Met Office has issued an amber high wind warning for some western areas on Sunday,

Cities, towns and villages that fall in the amber area could see gusts as strong as 80mph, with the Met Office adding "injuries and danger to life is likely from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties."

Met Office is warning of possible damage to homes, power cuts and disruption to travel by air, road, rail and ferry

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,

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.