Flights and ferry services face disruption as Storm Ali sweeps into Ireland and the UK.
The Met Office issued a heightened Amber warning of a “very windy spell” of weather with gusts of 65-75 mph inland in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the north of England.
Longer journey times and cancellations are likely, with road, rail, air and ferry services affected with some roads and bridges closed.
“Flying debris is likely and could lead to injuries or danger to life,” the Met Office warned. “Some damage to buildings is likely, such as tiles blown from roofs or damage through falling trees and branches breaking.”
Aer Lingus said: “We expect the effects of Storm Ali to cause some disruption to our flight schedules. Please check the status of your flight before travelling to the airport.”
Irish Ferries cancelled six return sailings today on the Dublin-Holyhead route due to adverse weather conditions on the Irish Sea.
P&O Ferries and Stena Line suspended all morning sailings out of Cairnryan, while Scottish operator Caledonian MacBrayne cancelled a number of sailings in the Western Isles.