Belfast International Airport and Belfast City Airport have issued statements regarding the expected impact of Storm Ashley on their arrival and departure schedules. A spokesperson for the International Airport told The Irish News the airport was experiencing “no issues at present”.

Dozens of flights have been cancelled at Belfast City Airport and Dublin Airport as Storm Ashley continues to cause disruption. The Met office has issued an amber warning for western counties from 13:00 BST to 20:00.

Power cuts, large waves and travel disruption are expected in Cumbria as parts of the UK are braced for Storm Ashley. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Sunday for wind across Cumbria and an amber amber high wind warning for some western areas in Scotland.

The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning ahead of the first named storm of the season, which is set to hit the UK on Sunday.

The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for wind from 03:00 BST on Sunday until noon on Monday.