Warnings issued ahead of expected Storm Ashley impact on the island

In Northern Ireland, a Met Office amber alert for counties Antrim, Fermanagh, Tyrone and Londonderry is in place from 1pm to 8pm as Storm Ashley sweeps across the island.

The UK forecaster said the storm would bring a spell of strong winds, causing some disruption.

The rest of the island is covered by a yellow wind warning.

That warning lifts just before midnight on Sunday night.

On Friday, operator P&O Ferries announced its sailings between Larne in Northern Ireland and Cairnryan in Scotland's south west were to be cancelled on Sunday.

Meanwhile the PSNI said in a statement: "Due to these expected unsettled travelling conditions, we are advising road users to exercise extra caution. Consider if your journey is necessary and take extra care if travelling.

"If you must travel, please bear the prevailing conditions in mind. Your journey may take longer than normal, please drive slowly to minimize the impact of wind gusts, and be aware of high-sided vehicles on more exposed roads. Fallen trees or flying debris are possible in the gale force winds.

"Reduce your speed and give more vulnerable road users such as cyclists and motorcyclists more room than usual, especially when overtaking."