The area of low pressure is set to bring very strong winds and heavy rain to many northern and western areas of the UK.
The Met Office has issued several weather warnings across the affected areas, including across Scotland, the North West of England and Northern Ireland.
Storm Amy to hit UK as Met Office issues a warning
#StormAmy has been named and is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the UK later on Friday and into Saturday #WeatherAware pic.twitter.com/x5RCePczbV
— Met Office (@metoffice) October 1, 2025
Discussing what to expect from Storm Amy, Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Tom Crabtree, said; “Although there is still some uncertainty about the exact track Storm Amy will take, the system will bring gale force winds across northern and western regions, with gusts widely reaching 50 to 60 miles per hour inland in northern Britain, and potentially reaching 70 to 80 miles per hour in places.
“With even stronger gusts on exposed coasts and hills, mainly in the northwest.”
Adding: ““Heavy rainfall is also expected, in particularly over western Scotland, where totals could exceed 30-50 mm in 6-9 hours, increasing the risk of localised flooding.
“Forecasts and warnings will be updated as the situation becomes clearer, therefore it is important to keep an eye on the forecast for your area over the coming days.”
When the Met Office says Storm Amy will hit the UK
The Met Office shares that Storm Amy is expected to hit the UK on Friday, October 3.
Ahead of the storm’s arrival, yellow warnings for rain and wind have been put in place, with rain expected on Wednesday, October 1.
See the full forecast via the Met Office.
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Why is it called Storm Amy?
Storm Amy was named in line with the Met Office’s storm naming protocol, which helps improve public awareness and readiness for impactful weather.
The Met Office shares that Storm Amy’s development has been influenced by the remnants of Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda over the tropical Atlantic.
