Storm Ashley – live: Flood warnings in place as ‘explosive’ storm hits parts of UK

Storm Ashley set to batter UK with 80mph windsYour support helps us to tell the storyRead moreThis election is still a dead heat, according to most polls. In a fight with such wafer-thin margins, we need reporters on the ground talking to the people Trump and Harris are courting. Your support allows us to keep sending journalists to the story.The Independent is trusted by 27 million Americans from across the entire political spectrum every month. Unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock you out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. But quality journalism must still be paid for.Help us keep bring these critical stories to light. Your support makes all the difference.CloseRead moreCloseInjuries and danger to life are likely during the 80mph winds set to hit parts of the UK this weekend in the first named storm of the season.The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for northwest Scotland on Sunday, as well as a yellow warning for the entirety of…