Heavy rain and wind warning as Storm Amy threatens travel disruption
Danger to life warning as Storm Amy set to cause travel disruption across the UK
- Commuters across the UK are warned of widespread travel disruption as Storm Amy, the first named storm of the season, is set to batter the country.
- The Met Office has issued weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds, with gusts potentially reaching up to 95mph in exposed areas.
- An amber warning for "damaging winds" is in place for the north and west of Scotland from Friday evening, with a "danger to life" from flying debris, potential power cuts, and road closures.
- Yellow warnings for wind and rain cover all of Scotland, northern England, western Wales, and Northern Ireland, starting from Friday afternoon and extending into the weekend.
- Difficult driving conditions are anticipated, particularly for high-sided vehicles, with winds expected to ease for most areas by Saturday afternoon, though remaining very strong in the Northern Isles.