Storm Amy has swept across the UK, bringing 100mph gusts and torrential rain, causing widespread travel disruption and school closures. Amber and yellow weather warnings cover all of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland from 11am Friday until 9am Sunday.
Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express issued 'do not travel' alerts for routes north of Preston, while ScotRail closed several Highland lines from 6pm Friday. P&O Ferries cancelled crossings between Cairnryan and Larne, and Steam Packet ferries to the Isle of Man were axed.
Schools in Counties Antrim, Londonderry, Tyrone and Fermanagh were ordered to close at noon for safety. Events including the Junior and Mini Great Scottish Runs in Glasgow and a United Rugby Championship match between Edinburgh and Ulster were postponed.
The Met Office warned of a 'danger to life' from flying debris in the Highlands and Western Isles, with potential power cuts and building damage. Storm Amy underwent rapid cyclogenesis, or a 'weather bomb', influenced by the remnants of Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda.
