Storm Amy is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the UK tonight. The progress of the storm can be monitored live on the Mirror website.
The Met Office has issued three amber weather warnings for wind, indicating a risk to life, covering regions from Northern Ireland to northern Scotland from Friday afternoon until Saturday. Additional yellow wind warnings are in place from central Wales to the Outer Hebrides until Sunday morning. Two yellow rain warnings have been issued for Northern Ireland and western Scotland.
According to Met Office Chief Forecaster Neil Armstrong, Storm Amy will have a significant impact on Scotland and Northern Ireland, extending to northwest England and Wales, with strong winds affecting the rest of the UK. Gusts of up to 100mph are possible in western Scotland, posing risks of disruption, power outages, and structural damage. Rainfall could exceed 30-50mm in western Scotland, increasing the risk of flooding.
Storm Amy originated in the Atlantic after Hurricane Humberto hit the Caribbean. It strengthened before reaching the Republic of Ireland this morning. The storm is expected to track along the northern coast of Northern Ireland, passing over the Outer Hebrides later tonight.
Previous named storms have seen wind gusts of 80-90mph, with the highest recorded gust in the UK in October reaching 124mph in 1989. Travelers in Scotland are advised to be cautious due to potential weather-related disruptions.
In other news, daring photos have surfaced showing swimmers braving rough seas in Galway, Republic of Ireland, despite red weather warnings. The swimmers, clad in shorts, ventured into the sea as large waves crashed around them.
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