Storm Amy hits UK ‘much harder and more quickly than expected’ after man killed in Ireland – latest updates
Storm Amy hits UK ‘much harder and more quickly than expected’ after man killed in Ireland – latest updates
Amber warning for wind : Covering Orkney and Shetland, Grampian and Highlands & Eilean Siar. The Met Office says to expect power cuts, damage to buildings and travel disruption. It adds that “injuries and danger to life is likely from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties”. This warning is in place until 9pm this evening.
Yellow warning for wind: Covering the rest of the UK. The Met Office says to expect travel disruption and possible power cuts. For Northern Ireland , Scotland, northern England and parts of Wales, this warning remains in place until midnight tonight. For the rest of England and Wales, the warning ends at 7pm.
Yellow warning for rain: Covering Central, Tayside and Fife, Grampian, Highlands and Eilean Siar, SW Scotland , Lothian Borders and Strathclyde. The Met Office says to expect flooding – possibly cutting communities off – landslides and power cuts. This warning is in place until midnight tonight.
The Met office says the storm broke a record for low pressure overnight. It posted on X:
Storm Amy broke records overnight - Baltasound hit 947.9 hPa, provisionally the lowest October pressure ever recorded at a UK land station, beating Muckle Flugga’s 950.9 hPa in 1988.
Storm Amy broke records overnight - Baltasound hit 947.9 hPa, provisionally the lowest October pressure ever recorded at a UK land station, beating Muckle Flugga’s 950.9 hPa in 1988. pic.twitter.com/X5kO1DfI45
Status Orange: Near gale force to gale force westerly winds in Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo. The Irish Meteorological Service says to expect possible damage to buildings, damage to power lines and “very difficult travelling conditions”. This warning, however, expires shortly.
Status Yellow: Strong to near gale force westerly winds continuing with spells of heavy rain in Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo. The Irish Meteorological Service says to expect some flooding, travel disruption and fallen trees. This warning is in place until midday.
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