The first named storm of Autumn has been forecast to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the UK.
The Met Office has indicated that Storm Amy is expected to smash the country on Friday and into Saturday.
The agency has issued a yellow weather warning that comes into force at 5pm on Wednesday which will run until 6am on Friday.
It has warned that heavy rain may result in transport disruption and flooding in parts of western and southern Scotland.
The wet and windy conditions are likely to spread down towards much of the UK from Friday into Saturday due to tropical cyclones, Humberto and Imelda.
They were both previously Atlantic hurricanes.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Tom Crabtree, said: “Although there is still some uncertainty about the exact track Storm Amy will take, the system will bring gale force winds across northern and western regions.
"With gusts widely reaching 50 to 60 miles per hour inland in northern Britain, and potentially reaching 70 to 80 miles per hour in places.
Weather conditions in the UK expected on Saturday
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"With even stronger gusts on exposed coasts and hills, mainly in the northwest."
Mr Crabtree further said heavy rainfall was expected.
"Particularly over western Scotland, where totals could exceed 30-50 mm in 6-9 hours, increasing the risk of localised flooding," he added.
Thunderstorms and rainfall is expected over the weekend
| PA"Forecasts and warnings will be updated as the situation becomes more clear, therefore it is important to keep an eye forecast for your area over the coming days.”
Transport Scotland's Martin Thomson said Storm Amy is set to bring "heavy rain and strong winds" and that could lead to "disruption to the transport network in the warning areas".
"The rain and wind will bring difficult driving conditions, such as reduced visibility and surface water, and are also likely to affect the ferry and rail networks, so it’s important to plan your journey ahead of time," he added.
“Motorists should use the Traffic Scotland website before they set off to make sure that their route is available, and you should check with your operator if you are planning to travel on trains, ferries and flights.”
The Met Office said Storm Amy was named in line with the agency's naming protocol.
It aims to improve public awareness and readiness for impactful weather.
National Severe Weather Warnings will be issued as confidence surrounding the track and intensity of the system increases.
The evolution of the storm continues to be closely monitored.
The Met Office has asked people to keep up to date with the latest forecast and follow the agency on X or Facebook for updates.