Storm Ashley has brought travel chaos and cut power to thousands as it pummelled parts of the UK with hurricane-force winds and torrential rain.Dozens of flights were cancelled and diverted at airports including Belfast,

Worcester County Cricket Club's ground was left underwater with its spectator stands half-submerged. Some parked cars could be seen swamped up to their wing mirrors while streets were also flooded near to the the iconic Worcester Cathedral.

The Met Office issued a rare "danger to life" warning yesterday in relation to Storm Ashley's destructive winds that could lead to large coastal waves and loose beach material that pose a risk to huma

Storm Ashley was named by Met Éireann as it hit the Republic of Ireland first, on Saturday night. However, it soon swept across the UK, beginning down in Cornwall at around 2am on Sunday, before moving north-east across Devon, Somerset, and towards Gloucestershire by around 4am.

Flood warnings were issued this morning (Saturday, October 19) putting residents on alert in the Ironbridge and Bridgnorth areas that property was at risk.

Storm Ashley has caused travel disruption and flooding in parts of the UK with heavy rain and 80mph winds. The first named storm of the season is likely to bring a threat of injuries and danger to life,