The Met Office has issued seven weather warnings as Storm Amy, the first named storm of the season, is set to batter the UK with heavy rain and strong winds. Commuters are warned of widespread travel disruption well into the weekend.
Gusts of up to 70mph are expected “fairly widely,” while “more exposed areas” could see winds of up to 95mph, accompanied by spells of heavy rain. The strongest winds are most likely across northern and western Scotland, where gusts in excess of 90mph are possible, covered by a separate amber warning.
The forecaster stated: “Storm Amy is expected to bring a spell of strong winds to many parts of northern and western Britain later on Friday and overnight into Saturday. South to southwesterly winds will increase during Friday, initially in the west before extending eastwards during Friday night.”
Affected areas include County Antrim, County Fermanagh, County Londonderry, County Tyrone, as well as Moray, Argyll and Bute, Orkney Islands, Na h-Eileanan Siar, and Highland. Residents are advised to stay updated and take precautions.
