A 'danger to life' warning has been issued for Ayrshire with Storm Isha expected to hit this weekend.

The amber Met Office warning for wind is in place across the region from 6pm on Sunday until 9am on Monday morning. 

Weather experts have said Storm Isha will bring a spell of very strong winds during Sunday evening into Monday, and disruption to travel and utilities is likely.

A spokesperson said: "Very strong southwesterly winds will develop widely across Northern Ireland, western parts of England, Wales and the southern half of Scotland during Sunday evening.

"Gusts will frequently reach 50-60mph, perhaps 70mph at times in a few locations and, along exposed coastal stretches 80 mph is possible at times.

"During the early hours of Monday winds will turn westerly and affect a wider area of southern Scotland and northern England, before easing through the morning."

Further rain warnings are also in place throughout the UK but do not cover Ayrshire.