Storm Ashley brings rail, road and air chaos as UK on high alert over flood warnings
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Storm Ashley has caused travel disruption and flooding across the UK as high winds and rain have battered parts of the country. Met Office meteorologist Dan Stroud said “very strong, severe gales” on Sunday were coinciding with high spring tides, which he had warned could also result in “very large waves”. Mr Stroud said strong, gale force winds were due to continue through to Monday morning, meaning “fallen debris and trees” could affect commuters at the start of the week. Storm Ashley weather warnings were in force across the country The forecaster added that Sunday would be a “widely windy day” with storm-force winds in the North West.