Meteorologists say Storm Ashley, the first named storm of the season, will see a rapid drop of pressure as it moves in from the Atlantic on Saturday night - a phenomenon called a "weather bomb". BBC Scotland's Gillian Smart has the weather forecast.

Sunday’s Great South Run has been cancelled because of high winds and rain expected from Storm Ashley, organisers have said. Great Run, which organises the annual 10-mile race in Portsmouth, Hampshire, said weather conditions had not improved to a point where they could “safely stage” the event.

"We know how disappointing this is and we hope you can understand why this decision has been made," say organisers.

The annual Great South Run, due to take place in Portsmouth on Sunday, has been called after rain and strong winds were forecast. Race organisers said they had reached the decision after closely monitoring the weather conditions,

The Great South Run has been cancelled over concerns about high winds and rain with Storm Ashley set to hit the UK. Organisers of the annual 10-mile race on the coast in Southsea, Portsmouth, said they could not guarantee the safety of the event.