Storm Debi weather warnings in place across UK and Ireland

Heavy rain and gale-force winds moving from Ireland towards north-west England, Wales and Scotland

An amber weather warning is in place for parts of north-west England on Monday as Storm Debi hits the UK, bringing heavy rain and severe gale-force winds - while much of the Republic of Ireland is covered by red and orange wind warnings until mid-morning.

The alert for England is active from 10am until 4pm and has been issued for areas north of Liverpool up to Whitehaven and west to areas that include Blackpool. The Met Office has warned people should be wary of solid and disruptive winds with the possibility of flying debris. Damage to buildings and structures is likely and heavy items such as tiles blown from roofs may present a potential danger to life.