A YELLOW weather warning will come into force for Ayrshire overnight as Storm Ashley arrives. 

The Met Office warning for wind will begin at 3am on Sunday morning and is due to end at midnight the same day.

Locals should expect...

  • Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen
  • Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
  • Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
  • Some roads and bridges may close
  • Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible

A Met Office spokesperson added: "Storm Ashley will bring a windy period across the whole of the UK on Sunday.

"Initially a period of strong south to southeasterly winds will likely develop through Sunday morning, with gusts of 50-60 mph possible in some inland areas, especially Northern Ireland and western Scotland, and perhaps up to 60-70 mph along exposed coasts and hills.

"Winds will then turn southwesterly, with a period of especially strong winds possible during Sunday afternoon and evening across western Scotland where gusts could potentially reach 70-80 mph in exposed areas, and more generally 55-65 mph in other parts of the warning area.

"These strong winds in conjunction with high spring tides and large waves may cause some disruption."