Storm Amy to batter Britain as Met Office issues amber weather alert for wind as Britons warned about 'danger to life'

Lewis Henderson

By Lewis Henderson,

Published: 02/10/2025

- 10:47

Updated: 02/10/2025

- 12:02

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An amber weather warning has been issued as Storm Amy is set to batter parts of the UK.

The Met Office warned of a "danger to life", with "spells of damaging winds" to hit Britain over the weekend.

The Met Office said: "Storm Amy will bring a spell of damaging winds, initially in western areas during Friday evening before gradually transferring northeastwards through the night and into early Saturday."

Storm Amy is set to hit northern parts of Scotland, battering parts of Grampian, Highlands & Eilean, Siar Orkney & Shetland and Strathclyde.

The Met Office said: "Storm Amy will bring a spell of damaging winds, initially in western areas during Friday evening before gradually transferring northeastwards through the night and into early Saturday.

"During this period, wind gusts of 60-70mph are likely fairly widely, and may exceed 95mph in more exposed areas. This is likely to lead to travel and power disruption."

Britons are advised to protect their property and themselves, checking for any loose items, ensuring they are secured.

Travel delays are expected with roads potentially flooded or blocked off.

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The Met Office recommended: "Check bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary. If driving, check road conditions and ensure you have essentials in your car (warm clothing, food, water, a blanket, a torch, an in-car phone charger)."

People are advised to make a small kit of essential items in the event of a power cut.

The Met Office said: "Consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack."

Storm Amy is set to hit multiple areas of the coastline in northern Scotland.

People are advised to "stay safe during stormy weather by being aware of large waves, even from the shore large breaking waves can sweep you off your feet and out to sea.

The Met Office added: "Take care if walking near cliffs; know your route and keep dogs on a lead. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard."

The Met Office advised people to "prepare for weather warnings to change quickly" and "stay up to date with the weather forecast in your area."

Multiple regions are under a yellow weather warning in Northern Ireland, Soctland, and parts of Wales and England.

$\u200bLarge areas of northern Scotland will be battered by Storm Amy$

Large areas of northern Scotland will be battered by Storm Amy

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