Storm Ashley has battered parts of the country with hurricane-force winds and torrential rain as thousands are left without power.The Environment Agency had 45 flood warnings, where flooding is expected,

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,

Flood alerts have been issued across Dorset following the heavy rain brought by Storm Ashley. The Environment Agency have warned that flooding is possible in parts of the county today. Groundwater levels have risen following heavy rain and are expected to continue to rise making the flooding of fields and roads possible,