Storm Amy prompts broad weather warnings across Ireland, UK

Storm Amy has been named as the first official storm of the 2025/26 season, expected to bring strong to near gale-force winds and heavy rain across Ireland and parts of the UK, including Scotland, Wales, and the North East of England. Met Éireann has issued Status Yellow warnings for widespread rain and strong winds in Ireland, with the UK Met Office issuing similar warnings for Northern Ireland and various UK regions, forecasting gusts up to 70-80 mph in exposed areas. The storm's development has been influenced by the remnants of Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda, accelerating the jet stream and intensifying Amy. Anticipated impacts include difficult travel conditions, power cuts, damage to buildings, fallen trees, and risks to life from flying debris and large waves, especially along coasts. Authorities advise securing loose items, preparing for power outages, and monitoring updates closely as the storm approaches. Transport disruptions and closures of roads, bridges, and ferry services are also expected, with warnings lasting from Thursday through Saturday depending on the location.