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A powerful storm named Amy has hit the UK, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to various regions. The Met Office has issued an amber wind warning for parts of northern and western Scotland, where there are concerns about power cuts and flying debris posing a threat to life. Additionally, a yellow wind warning has been put in place for Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and north-west England until Saturday evening. Tragically, a man in his 40s lost his life in the Republic of Ireland in what authorities are calling a “weather-related incident.”
Northern Ireland, parts of Scotland, and north-west England are also under a yellow rain warning due to the storm. Earlier on Friday, Northern Ireland was under an amber wind warning, leading to the closure of hundreds of schools as a precautionary measure. Currently, around 50,000 properties in Northern Ireland are without power, as reported by NIE Networks. The Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed that the rail network is suspended due to numerous fallen trees, and airports are advising passengers to check the status of their flights before departure.
Amidst the ongoing weather warnings, ScotRail services and ferries have been canceled, with some bridges closing to high-sided vehicles. Services out of Glasgow Central have been suspended until at least Saturday afternoon. Storm Amy, the first named storm of the season, is forecasted to move northward across the UK, with peak wind speeds expected Friday night. As the storm progresses, heavy rain will sweep southeast, impacting England and Wales before easing up on Saturday. Despite lingering windy conditions on Saturday, there will be a mix of sunny spells and showers, predominantly in the northern and western areas.
By Sunday, Storm Amy is predicted to move further into the North Sea, bringing drier weather and lighter winds for the latter part of the weekend. The next storm on the list is named Bram, as designated by the Met Office at the start of the season. Storms are named by weather agencies like the Met Office, Met Éireann, or the Dutch Weather Service KNMI when potential impacts are categorized as ranging from “medium” to “high.
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