Storm Amy

[Andee]

Amy has been named the first storm of this season.

[Andee]

Four amber warnings have now been issued ahead of Amy by the Met Office.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/articles/cy042drenj8o

[Andee]

[Andee]

Storm Amy began life earlier this week in the Atlantic, developing rapidly as a deep area of low pressure. Fuelled by warm ocean air and a strong jet stream, it has intensified on its eastward track and is now heading directly toward the UK.

Forecast models show Amy sweeping across the country through Friday and Saturday, bringing a mix of heavy rainfall and powerful winds. Coastal regions, particularly in the west and southwest, are expected to feel the first impacts before the system moves further inland. As it tracks northeast, Amy could bring widespread rain, gusty conditions, and the potential for localised flooding and travel disruption.

Stay Safe

• Avoid unnecessary travel if possible.

• Never attempt to drive through floodwater.

• Secure outdoor items like bins, furniture, or trampolines.

• Keep torches, batteries, and essential supplies ready in case of power loss.

Share Your Reports

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• Observations of conditions in your area.

• Photos or videos (taken safely).

• Travel updates and local flooding reports.

Stay safe everyone, let’s keep each other updated as Storm Amy moves across the UK.

[Andee]

The Met Office has increased the number of warnings to 8 amber and 32 yellow. Stay safe everyone.

https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnin ... k-warnings

[KTtom]

56 mph so far top gust, not expecting anything exceptional here, maybe squeeze a mid 60 tomorrow.

[missy]

Some power loss here in staffordshire, localised flooding but nothing major here, top gusts in staffordshire were 48mph