Storm Amy is forecast to hit the UK on Friday and Saturday, bringing damaging winds and heavy rain, the Met Office has confirmed.
The first named UK storm of the season will track across north-western parts of the country, with gusts reaching up to 80mph (129 km/h) in exposed areas. Yellow weather warnings for wind and rain have been issued from midday Friday through to late Saturday night.
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Warnings in force
Forecasters say the strongest winds will affect Northern Ireland, Scotland, north-west England and north Wales. Gusts of 50–60mph (80–96 km/h) are expected widely, with the potential for 70–80mph (113–129 km/h) in northern and western Scotland.
The Met Office has warned that falling trees, power cuts and damage to buildings are possible, alongside disruption to ferries, flights and rail services.
Flooding risk
In addition to high winds, heavy rainfall is expected to worsen existing flood risks. Totals of 20–30mm (0.8–1in) are forecast across much of Scotland, with up to 50mm (2in) possible on higher ground in the south-west and Southern Highlands. Flooding and landslides cannot be ruled out.
The combination of saturated ground from earlier wet weather and new rainfall could cause further disruption into the weekend.
How Storm Amy formed
Earlier this week meteorologists had been tracking the remnants of Hurricane Humberto in the Atlantic. While that system weakened, a separate low-pressure area developed, carrying some of its energy. This prompted the Met Office to name the incoming storm Amy, in line with the UK and European system for naming storms when medium to high impacts are expected.
Outlook into the weekend
Conditions are expected to remain stormy through Saturday, though the most destructive winds will ease gradually during the morning. Gusts of 60–70mph (97–113 km/h) may still be felt in northern and western Scotland, while much of the UK will continue to see winds up to 55mph (89 km/h).
By Sunday, Storm Amy is forecast to move into the North Sea, bringing calmer weather with a mix of sunshine and showers for much of the country.
For the latest updates, see the Met Office warnings page.
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