A series of flood alerts have been issued for Norfolk and Suffolk as forecasters warned of strong wind gusts. It came as disruption was expected in parts of the UK due to the impact of Storm Ashley. The Met Office said gusts could reach 51mph (82km/h) in Lowestoft,

Flights cancelled and River Severn bursts banks as UK on high alert over flood warnings - Met Office weather warning remains in force on Monday morning after Scotland pummelled with 111mph gusts

The Met Office issued a rare "danger to life" warning to the potentially destructive winds which could cause large coastal waves and put people at risk