Storm Amy is set to batter the UK over the weekend as the Met Office issues fresh amber and yellow weather warnings for every part of the country.
Gusts of up to 100mph have been forecast, with the weather authority warning of “very strong winds and heavy rain” in northern and western areas.
It is the first named storm of the 2025/2026 season, with severe weather expected to last until Sunday morning.
New yellow and amber weather warnings were issued on Friday morning. They show that rain and wind will span most of the UK on Friday, before covering every region on Saturday as Wales and the Midlands, east and south of England are all hit with strong winds.
An amber warning has also been put in place for parts of Scotland on Friday, moving over the north of the country on Saturday, bringing the risk of danger to life.
Met Office chief forecaster Neil Armstrong said: “Storm Amy will be an impactful autumn storm for many in Scotland and Northern Ireland, though impacts will also spread to northwest England and Wales, as well as a more widespread windy period for the rest of the UK.
Key Points
- Weather warnings placed on every region as Storm Amy approaches
- Storm Amy set to bring gale-force winds to UK
- Schools close as Storm Amy set to batter UK
- Where are weather warnings in place?
- Storm Amy set to affect transport links
Red Cross issues advice
17:40 , Albert TothAs Storm Amy threatens to bring dangerous weather conditions to the UK, the British Red Cross has urged people to take precautions.
Laura Scott, the charity’s head of crisis response and resilience said: “We’re reminding people to take simple but effective steps now to protect themselves, their families, and their homes.
“Hopefully these will only be precautionary, but we know from our experience that many people are not prepared or aware of guidance that will help them better withstand extreme weather events, like floods, in advance.”
“We have practical advice that can make a real difference – from securing loose items in your garden to checking windows and doors, and making an evacuation plan for your household, including pets.
“We also urge people to keep an eye on local weather reports and guidance from local authorities.”
Bridge closure in Scotland as Storm Amy hits nation
17:10 , Albert TothThe Forth Road Bridge near Edinburgh has been closed to all vehicles amid heavy rain and wind from Storm Amy.
Traffic Scotland urged drivers to use the Queensferry Crossing instead. The footbridge remains open.
Clackmannanshire Bridge, Kincardine Bridge and the A1 Tyne Bridge are expected to be closed for high-sided vehicles.
The Met Office earlier upgraded its alerts for Scotland, with an amber wind warning over the Highlands, Western Isles and Orkney Islands on Friday.
The alert will remain in place most of Sunday for the far north of the country.
Storm Amy set to be 'notably strong' for October
16:40 , Albert TothWith gusts of up to 100mph forecast, Storm Amy is set to be one of the most forceful to hit the UK in some time.
Past named storms since 2015 have seen gusts reaching 80-90mph, the Met Office says.
The highest wind gust recorded in the UK in October is 124 mph recorded at Rhoose, South Glamorgan, on 28 October 1989.
The highest gust speed recorded in Scotland in October is 106 mph recorded at Salsburgh, Lanarkshire, on 18 October 1984.
However, both of these events occurred before the Met Office started naming storms in 2015.
The Met Office says “it is possible” that Scotland could see record-breaking October wind gusts over the weekend.
Scotland prepares for power cuts amid Storm Amy
16:10 , Albert TothThose living in parts of the Highlands and Western Isles have been warned of a “danger to life” from flying debris, potential power cuts as well as road closures and damage to buildings.
Aileen Rourke of SP Energy Networks said: “When extreme weather hits, the potential for damage to our power lines increases, which means power cuts can become more likely.
“We’re currently mobilising teams of engineers to the areas where we expect the weather to have the most impact so we can respond as quickly as possible.
“However, please remember our teams have to battle the elements too and weather damage can affect how easily we can access the affected areas.”
Northern Ireland braced for worse to come as schools closed
15:50 , Albert TothIreland’s forecasting agency has issued its highest-level warning in the north-west as Storm Amy brings damaging winds to the island.
People in Co Donegal were advised to “shelter in place” between 4pm and 6pm due to Storm Amy following the wind warning from Met Eireann.
It said this would mean fallen trees, damage to power lines, dangerous travelling conditions, structural damage and wave overtopping.
Meanwhile, schools across a large part of Northern Ireland were advised to close early as the high winds brought disruption across the island.
Forecasters said there would be damaging winds with every county on the island under weather warnings on Friday.
Wind speeds could reach up to 80mph (130km/h) along the most exposed coastal areas of the island, with fallen trees and power outages among the potential impacts.
Ferries cancelled in Scotland as Storm Amy sweeps in
15:30 , Albert TothFerry sailings from the west of Scotland are on “high alert” for disruption into the weekend as Storm Amy sweeps in.
CalMac has already cancelled a number of services on Friday.
An amber weather warning is in place for much of the west coast from Friday evening into Saturday morning.
A spokeswoman for the ferry operator said: “To ensure the safety of customers and crew, we have cancelled several sailings today and tomorrow, whilst others have been placed on high alert for further disruption. Some port offices will also be closed.
“As circumstances and conditions can change at short notice, in addition to checking our service status pages for the latest information on each route, customers can stay updated via our text service and app.
“Road conditions could also be affected in many areas, so customers should also consider building in extra time for their journeys to ports and ferry terminals.”
How to stay safe in a storm
15:10 , Albert TothAs Storm Amy descends on most regions of the UK, it is useful to know how to stay safe in hazardous weather conditions.
Guidance from the Met Office advises what to do at every stage of the storm to ensure people stay safe and property undamaged.
During the storm
- Stay indoors as much as possible
- If you do go out, try not to walk or shelter close to buildings and trees
- Keep away from the sheltered side of boundary walls and fences - if these structures fail, they will collapse on this side
- Do not go outside to repair damage while the storm is in progress
- If possible, enter and leave your house through doors in the sheltered side, closing them behind you
- Open internal doors only as needed, and close them behind you
- Take care when driving on exposed routes such as bridges, or high open roads, delay your journey or find alternative routes if possible
- Slow down and be aware of side winds, particular care should be taken if you are towing or are a high sided vehicle
- Do not drive unless your journey is really necessary
Pictures from south coast show wet and windy weather
14:50 , Albert TothPictures from Bournemouth, Dorset this morning show wet and windy conditions have reached coastal areas across the country.
Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland will be worst hit today, with yellow warnings not in place for the whole of the UK until Saturday.
Weather warnings: where will be hit, and when?
14:30 , Albert TothBBC meteorologist Matt Taylor has provided a useful graphic detailing what regions of the UK can expect the worst conditions and when.
Those in affected areas are advised to take precautions for the adverse weather, and only travel if necessary.
STORM AMY summary…
— Matt Taylor (@MetMattTaylor) October 3, 2025
WIND
- ⚠️ AMBER warnings N+W N.Ire and NW+N Scotland
- Gusty winds all areas later today, tonight and through tomorrow
- rough timings of your windiest spell below ⬇️
RAIN
- heavy rain sweeping all areas today/tonight
Warnings https://t.co/V5GBoYW6KP pic.twitter.com/Q7YmwW1xIA
Updated yellow warning brings Amy to whole of UK
14:10 , Albert TothStrong winds are set to hit parts of England and Wales as a new yellow warning is placed by the Met Office on Friday morning.
This covers most of Wales, as well and the Midlands, east and south of England. Yellow warnings for wind and rain are in place for the rest of the UK at the same time.
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️
— Met Office (@metoffice) October 3, 2025
Strong winds across parts of England and Wales
Saturday 0000 - 1900
Latest info 👉 https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs pic.twitter.com/reGebzkvke
'Damaging' wind and rain begins in parts of the UK
13:50 , Albert TothThe latest live weather map from the Met Office shows that the heaviest wind and rain from Storm Amy is passing over Northern Ireland and currently making its way to Scotland:
⚠️⚠️ Amber weather warnings issued ⚠️⚠️
— Met Office (@metoffice) October 3, 2025
Very strong winds across parts of Scotland in association with #StormAmy
Northern and western areas Friday 1700 to 2359 and northern areas Saturday 0000 to 2100
Latest info 👉 https://t.co/QwDLMfS950
Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/ny5Qhc8Pjy
Met Office gives new update as weather warnings extended
13:35 , Albert TothThe Met Office has given a fresh update on Storm Amy as heavy wind and rain begin to make landfall.
Every region of the UK is now covered by a weather warning, with the meteorological body adding or extending the alerts on Friday morning.
There are now three amber warnings in place across Friday and Saturday, where a danger to live is posed. These are in western Northern Ireland and Scotland on Friday, and only northern Scotland on Saturday.
Meanwhile, there are eleven yellow warnings across the weekend, with every area covered at some point.
Met Office chief forecaster Neil Armstrong said: “Storm Amy will be an impactful autumn storm for many in Scotland and Northern Ireland, though impacts will also spread to northwest England and Wales, as well as a more widespread windy period for the rest of the UK.
“Within the Amber warning areas, damaging gusts of around 100 mph are possible for a time on Friday evening for parts of western Scotland, especially Skye, Tiree, Barra and western Lochaber. This could lead to significant disruption, and brings the risk of power cuts and damage to buildings and trees. Elsewhere, gusts of 60-80 mph are expected more widely in the Amber warning areas, and slightly lower figures for those covered by Yellow warnings.
“Rainfall is an additional hazard, in particular over western Scotland, where totals could exceed 30-50mm in 6-9 hours, increasing the risk of flooding for some. A number of warnings have been issued covering the rainfall risk for the coming days.”
Storm Amy 'influenced' by Atlantic hurricanes
13:15 , Albert TothStorm Amy’s arrival comes after severe weather phenomenons battered the Americas in recent months.
Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda are now over the Atlantic Ocean, but they have contributed to the looming adverse weather in the UK.
The Met Office explains: “The storm’s evolution is being closely monitored, with its development influenced by the remnants of Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda over the tropical Atlantic.
“These systems have accelerated the jet stream, contributing to the formation and intensification of Storm Amy.”
'Keep away from the coast,' experts say
14:27 , Albert TothCoastal areas in Scotland are due to be particularly hazardous during Storm Amy, with the country’s Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) warning residents to stay away.
David Morgan, SEPA’s flood duty manager, said: “With the arrival of Storm Amy, we are expecting to see dangerous conditions around the coast of Scotland. A combination of large waves and high winds will bring danger to life on exposed coastlines, particularly around high tides.
“During this time, we urge the public to stay away from the coast, with the greatest area of concern for coastal flooding in the Firth of Clyde where there is likely to be flooding to parts of communities, disruption to travel and infrastructure and risk property flooding from wave overtopping.
People can sign up to Floodline to receive updates for where they live or travel through directly to their phone. The SEPA website
How Storm Amy could hit transport links
12:50 , Albert TothThe adverse weather conditions over the weekend will likely disrupt travel plans, especially in Scotland where gusts could reach up to 95mph.
Martin Thomson from Transport Scotland said: “Storm Amy is set to bring heavy rain and strong winds to parts of Scotland and we expect to see 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.
“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.”
Property damage during Storm Amy? Expert shares tips
12:25 , Albert TothAs Storm Amy arrives in the UK, many people will be fearing extra costs from unavoidable property damage.
Home insurance expert Matthew Harwood at Confused.com said: “Storm Amy’s arrival is a reminder of how quickly UK weather can change. High winds can cause real damage to homes and gardens, so it’s important to prepare where possible.
"According to our research, more than 3 in 4 (78%) UK homeowners and renters have reported damages to their gardens, and more than half (51%) have also had damages to their property as a result of stormy weather.”
Here are the top tips:
- Call your insurer as they can advise on what your policy covers and the next steps
- Inspect your home carefully, take clear photos of any damage, and record the date and time.
- Keep hold of damaged items as evidence to support your claim.
Extensive weather warnings in place across weekend
12:01 , Albert TothThe Met Office has put several weather warnings in place as Storm Amy approaches. There are seven warnings in total on Friday, two amber and the rest yellow.
On Saturday, this drops to five, but covers a wider area, with just one amber warning.
Here is an overview of where the warnings are placed:
Storm Amy mapped: When and where 95mph winds will hit
11:30 , Albert TothThe entire UK will be covered by weather warnings on Saturday as the first named storm of the season approaches, bringing gale-force winds of up to 95mph.
The Met Office has issued seven weather warnings ahead of Storm Amy, which is expected to bring “very strong winds and heavy rain” to northern and western areas on Friday, and all of the country on Saturday.
Flood warning issued as Storm Amy approaches
11:10 , Albert TothThe Environment Agency has warned that parts of the UK may experience surface flooding on Friday and Saturday as Storm Amy brings heavy rainfall.
Sarah Cook, flood duty manager at the Environment Agency, said: “Storm Amy is expected to bring heavy rainfall that may lead to minor surface flooding across parts of the north of England and Midlands this Friday and Saturday.
“Environment Agency teams will be out on the ground, taking action to reduce the impact of flooding and supporting local authorities in responding to surface water flooding. We advise people to stay away from swollen rivers and coastal paths, and not to drive through flood water as just 30cm of flowing water is enough to move your car.
“People should search ‘check my flood risk’ online, sign up for free flood warnings, and keep up to date with the latest situation with @EnvAgency on X.”
Experts issue safety advice ahead of Storm Amy
10:50 , Albert TothThe Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has issued a public safety warning ahead of Storm Amy, which will bring severe weather to parts of the UK.
The group recommends:
- Keeping mobile phones and essential devices fully charged in case of power cuts.
- Avoid travelling unless absolutely necessary, especially on high or exposed routes.
- Monitoring official weather updates and follow instructions from local authorities.
- Secure outdoor items like bins, signage, and garden furniture to prevent damage.
- Prepare a basic emergency kit with torches, batteries, and non-perishable food.
- Stay indoors during periods of strong wind and ensure windows and doors are shut.
- Check in on vulnerable neighbours, particularly those living alone or in rural areas.
Adrian Simpson, head of policy at RoSPA, said: “Storm Amy may be a serious weather event and we urge everyone to take sensible precautions. Securing loose items, staying off the roads during peak wind periods, and looking out for neighbours can help prevent accidents and keep communities safe.”
Weather warnings placed on every region as Storm Amy approaches
10:43 , Albert TothThe Met Office has put fresh yellow and amber weather warnings in place as Storm Amy begins to make impact in western regions of the UK.
Every single region in the UK will be hit by the strong rain and wind, with no area now not covered by at least a yellow warning.
Most of Scotland, the north of England and east of Wales will start to feel the worst effects from 3pm Friday, lasting until the end of Saturday.
The adverse conditions will then reach the rest of Wales and southern and midlands regions of England from 3pm on Saturday, from midnight to 7pm.
A new amber warning has also been put in place for western regions of Northern Ireland, where schools have been advised to close, from 3-9pm on Friday.
Meanwhile, the amber warning that was in place on Friday for most of western Scotland will now continue into Saturday until late evening, shifting over northern Scotland.
Experts issue landslide warning
10:30 , Albert TothGeologists from the British Geological Survey have warned that the conditions forecast over the weekend have a potential to trigger landslides in the hardest-hit areas.
Western Scotland is forecast to see the strongest winds and rain, with an amber weather warning issued from Friday to Saturday morning.
Claire Dashwood, engineering geohazards geologist at the BGS, said: “Records show that landslides have been triggered in western Scotland by similar amounts of rainfall to that being forecast this week.
“Both natural and infrastructure slopes are likely to be affected with potential for disruption to roads and railway within the warning area, this could be particularly impactful in this area due to the presence of isolated communities and long diversion routes.”
The 'first glimpse' of Storm Amy
10:10 , Albert TothThe Met Office has shared a weather map of this mornings forecast which begins in the early hours of Friday.
It shows lighter rain sweeping over Northern Ireland and Scotland from 6am, with more severe conditions expected to hit land from the west at around 11am.
The first glimpse of #StormAmy on Friday morning, as a band of heavy rain arrives in the west with increasingly strong winds ⚠️
— Met Office (@metoffice) October 2, 2025
Warnings are in force during the afternoon, keep up to date with the latest here 👉 https://t.co/QwDLMfS950 pic.twitter.com/LEcwYEWYKl
Schools close as Storm Amy set to batter UK
09:50 , Albert TothThe Education Authority for Northern Ireland has advised schools across the western half of the country to close today as Storm Amy approaches.
A statement said: "The amber warning covers the western half of Northern Ireland - counties Antrim, Derry/Londonderry, Tyrone and Fermanagh.
"The Education Authority consulted with the Met Office to ensure there had been no overnight amendments to the alert.
"The alert applies to the period 3pm to 8pm today and is warning of a spell of damaging winds on Friday late afternoon and evening.”
It is not yet confirmed if schools in other parts of the UK will be advised to close.
How has Storm Amy formed?
09:30 , Albert TothThe arrival of Storm Amy marks a definite end to the warm spells the UK experienced earlier this year.
In Summer, the nation was gripped by heats which oftentimes reached extreme levels. On average, it was the warmest Summer on record, per Met Office analysis.
The stormy weather has resulted from weather phenomenon which hit the Americas a few weeks ago, as they transform over the Atlantic Ocean and head eastwards.
The Met Office explains: “The storm’s evolution is being closely monitored, with its development influenced by the remnants of Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda over the tropical Atlantic.
“These systems have accelerated the jet stream, contributing to the formation and intensification of Storm Amy.”
First named storm of 2025/26 approaches
09:10 , Albert TothStorm Amy is the first weather event named by the Met Office in the 2025/26 season. The name was chosen by protocol, from an alphabetical list of forenames that changes every year.
In 2024, the arrival of Storm Lillian took us the furthest through the Western European naming list since the convention begun in 2024. It was the twelfth storm of the year.
The Met Office explains: “Storm Amy has been named in line with the Met Office’s storm naming protocol, which aims to improve public awareness and readiness for impactful weather.”
The next in line to be a storm name is Bram, followed by Chandra, Dave and Eddie.
Pictured: Where weather warnings have been issued for Storm Amy
08:50 , Bryony Gooch
Watch: How will Storm Amy travel over the weekend?
08:30 , Albert TothForecast video shared by the Met Office shows how it predicts Storm Amy will travel over the UK on Friday and Saturday.
The strongest winds of up to 95mph can be expected in northwestern Scotland in the early hours on Saturday.
⚠️⚠️ Amber weather warning issued ⚠️⚠️
— Met Office (@metoffice) October 2, 2025
Strong, damaging winds due to #StormAmy across parts of northern and western Scotland
Friday 1700 – Saturday 0900
Latest info 👉 https://t.co/QwDLMfS950
Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/XDLZYastw6
Scottish trains and ferries cancelled
08:21 , Bryony GoochScotland is the worst-affected UK nation for transport disruption caused by Storm Amy, reports Simon Calder, Travel Correspondent.
Speed restrictions are already in place on the West Highland lines linking Glasgow Queen Street with Oban, Fort William and Mallaig.
Stretches of these lines will close at 6pm on Friday, along with connections from Inverness to Perth, Aberdeen, Wick, Thurso and Kyle of Lochalsh. Passengers with tickets for Friday can use them up to and including Sunday 5 October.
Caledonian MacBrayne ferry links between Oban and the Hebrides are largely cancelled, with disruption across the network in the Western Isles. The ferry line says: “All sailings will be on a heightened risk of disruption or cancellation at short notice due to Storm Amy.”
No ferries will sail between the mainland and the Isle of Arran on Saturday. Many other routes are also facing cancellations.
Intercity trains cancelled
08:02 , Bryony GoochThe Caledonian Sleeper linking London Euston with Aberdeen, Inverness and Fort William has been cancelled in both directions on Friday night, reports Simon Calder, Travel Correspondent.
Intercity passengers on Anglo-Scottish routes are being urged not to attempt to travel this afternoon. The warnings begin at these times:Preston to/from Edinburgh after 12 noon.
Preston to/from Glasgow Central after 5pm.Newcastle to/from Edinburgh after 4pm.
Avanti West Coast is allowing passengers with tickets for later trains to travel on earlier services.
TransPennine Express warns of “delays and short-notice cancellations in both directions” on links on the East and West Coast Main Lines.“Even though there may be some trains running, there is no guarantee that they will reach their destination,” the rail firm warns.
On Saturday, a “do not travel” warning is in place between Preston and Glasgow Central/Edinburgh all day, and between Newcastle and Edinburgh from 4pm.
Storm Amy set to affect transport links
08:00 , Albert TothThe adverse weather conditions over the weekend will likely disrupt travel plans, especially in Scotland where gusts could reach up to 95mph.
Martin Thomson from Transport Scotland said: “Storm Amy is set to bring heavy rain and strong winds to parts of Scotland and we expect to see 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.
“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.”
What is the latest Met Office advice?
07:30 , Albert TothThe Met Office has said that Storm Amy will bring “disruptive” weather to much of the UK over the weekend.
In the parts of Scotland where there is an amber warning, the risk is higher, with the authority advising that conditions could bring “danger to life.”
Met Office chief forecaster Neil Armstrong said: “Within the amber warning area, gusts in excess of 95mph are possible from Friday evening and into Saturday morning as Storm Amy brings a risk of power cuts and damage to buildings and trees. Gusts around 60-70 mph are expected more widely in the Amber warning area, in what will be an impactful autumn storm for many in Scotland.
“Rainfall is an additional hazard, in particular over western Scotland, where totals could exceed 30-50mm in 6-9 hours, increasing the risk of flooding for some. Warnings will continue to be tweaked and amended in the coming days as confidence increases so stay up to date with the latest Met Office forecast and warnings.”
Where are weather warnings in place?
07:00 , Albert TothThe Met Office has issued weather warnings across all four nations of the UK for Friday and Saturday.
Yellow weather warnings for wind are in place for Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of north and north-west England and Wales.
These will all take effect from between midday and 3pm on Friday.
An amber warning will also be in place for a large part of Scotland, beginning at 5pm on Friday. This will end of Saturday as conditions “gradually” ease, the Met Office has said.
Here is a map of the latest weather warnings:
Storm Amy set to bring gale-force winds to UK
06:00 , Albert TothThe first named storm of the 2025/26 season, Storm Amy is forecast to bring winds of up to 95mph to the UK over the weekend.
The Met Office has issued several weather warnings spanning several regions of the country on Friday and Saturday.
Yellow weather warnings for wind are in place for Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of north and north-west England.
An amber warning has also been put in place for parts of Scotland, with a warning of ‘danger to life’.
