Storm Ashley
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 Storm Ashley on 20 October 2024 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 18 October 2024 |
| Dissipated | 21 October 2024 |
| Extratropical cyclone | |
| Highest gusts | 195 km/h (121 mph; 105 kn) at Cairn Gorm, Scotland |
| Lowest pressure | 959 hPa (mbar); 28.32 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Areas affected | United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway |
Part of the 2024–25 European windstorm season | |
Storm Ashley was the first named storm of the 2024–25 European windstorm season from the 'western group' list of names, being named by Ireland.[1] It was also known in Germany as Josefine, being named by Free University of Berlin.[2]
Storm Ashley was forecast to first impact Ireland, thus being named by Met Éireann. The Met Office issued an amber warning in western Scotland due to the threat of strong winds on Sunday afternoon and evening.[1]
In Ireland, Storm Ashley is expected to bring strong and gusty southerly winds western Ireland, combined with high spring tides where an orange wind warning was issued place. This hazardous weather event could lead to several impacts including, coastal flooding, large coastal waves, and displaced objects are possible due to the powerful winds and rising sea levels. Fallen trees could block roads and damage property. The severe weather could make driving hazardous and conditions at sea will be extremely dangerous. Widespread power outages may occur due to damage to power lines. Additionally, buildings that have already been weakened may be further damaged by the strong winds. A wider yellow wind warning was issued for the rest of Ireland for the impacts.[3][failed verification]
After impacting the British Isles a day previously, Ashley impacted western Norway where an orange wind warning was in force for parts of the Sognefjorden to Sunnmøre regions on the west coast, with a broad yellow warning encompassing it.[4]