Scotland to Be Worst Affected as Storm Amy Approaches
The Met Office has named a deep area of low pressure Storm Amy, marking the first named storm of the 2025/26 season.
The system is expected to develop rapidly as it approaches the UK on Friday, 3 October, bringing very strong winds and heavy rain to northern and western areas. A series of weather warnings have been issued.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Tom Crabtree said that although there is still some uncertainty about the storm’s exact track, it will bring gale-force winds across northern and western regions, with gusts of 50 to 60 miles per hour inland and potentially 70 to 80 miles per hour in exposed coastal areas and hills in the northwest. Heavy rainfall is also expected, particularly over western Scotland, where totals could exceed 30 to 50 millimetres in six to nine hours, increasing the risk of localised flooding.
Crabtree urged the public to follow forecasts closely as warnings and guidance are updated in line with the storm’s track and intensity.
Martin Thomson from Transport Scotland warned that Storm Amy is likely to cause disruption to transport networks. Drivers should expect difficult conditions, including reduced visibility and surface water. Ferry, rail, and flight services may also be affected, so it is important to check routes and operators before travelling.
A yellow rain warning is currently in place for western Scotland, where continued heavy rain through Thursday could see totals of 30 to 50 millimetres, rising to 60 to 80 millimetres over west-facing hills and mountains.
Storm Amy has been named under the Met Office’s storm-naming protocol to improve public awareness and preparedness for severe weather. Its evolution is being closely monitored, with development influenced by the remnants of Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda, which have accelerated the jet stream and contributed to the storm’s intensification.
The Met Office emphasised that the public should continue to monitor forecasts over the coming days as the situation develops.
