More than 40 flood warnings in place as ‘explosive’ storm hits parts of UK - Met Office issues ‘danger to life warning’ and predicts damage to buildings, power cuts and travel disruption during Storm

A yellow rain warning is in place across Devon and Cornwall due to Storm Ashley. The Met Office warning, currently in place until midday, includes strong winds and heavy rain, with Dartmoor forecast to be among the worst affected areas

Half term has started for many schools but the weather is not looking good as Storm Ashley is set to bring heavy rain and strong winds to much of the UK