Storm Amy Unleashes Chaos Across Northern UK with 96mph Winds

As of October 4, 2025, the UK is grappling with the aftermath of Storm Amy, a powerful autumn storm that has battered northern and western regions with "very strong winds and heavy rain." The Met Office had issued several weather warnings ahead of the storm's arrival, and its impact has been felt across the country.

In the Inner Hebrides, a gust of 96mph was recorded overnight, and an amber wind warning remains in place for parts of northern Scotland. The Met Office has warned of the potential for power cuts and damage to buildings and trees, with gusts of up to 95mph expected in the amber warning area. A lower-level yellow warning for winds has been issued for the rest of the UK until Saturday evening.

The storm has also claimed at least one life, with Irish police reporting a "weather-related" incident in the Letterkenny area of County Donegal, Republic of Ireland, shortly after 4:15 pm on Friday. Additionally, a building collapsed in Glasgow, falling onto a car and leading to road closures in the city center.

Power cuts have been reported in the Highlands and several islands, and the Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks are working to restore power on Saturday morning. The Met Office has also warned of the risk of flooding in western Scotland, where rainfall totals could exceed 30 to 50mm in six to nine hours.

Transport disruptions are expected, with the Met Office and Transport Scotland advising travelers to plan their journeys ahead of time and check for updates on the status of roads, ferries, and trains.