Met Office issues more weather warnings as Storm Amy approaches UK
Rain and wind warnings in force ahead of Storm Amy’s arrival
- Storm Amy, influenced by the remnants of Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda, is forecast to bring significant wet and windy weather to the UK this week.
- The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for parts of Scotland, including Grampian, Highlands, and Strathclyde, effective from Friday into Saturday.
- Gusts of wind are expected to reach 60 to 70mph more widely in the amber warning area, with potential for over 95mph in some regions.
- Yellow weather warnings are also in place for areas of west and northwest Scotland and Northern Ireland, anticipating heavy rain and strong winds.
- The storm poses risks of power cuts, damage to buildings, road closures, and flying debris, according to Met Office chief forecaster Neil Armstrong.