What was the impact of Storm Amy on the UK?

Storm Amy caused widespread power outages, with around 42,000 homes remaining without power, and significant disruption to the country's transportation network, including the closure of many railway lines and roads.

How strong were the winds during Storm Amy?

The storm brought winds exceeding 100mph in exposed areas, causing extensive damage to the power grid and transportation infrastructure.

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Thousands Left Without Power as Storm Amy Batters UK

Q: What records did Storm Amy set in the UK?

Storm Amy set a new record for the deepest area of low pressure in the UK for October, with a central pressure of 947.9 hectopascal (hPa) recorded at Baltasound, Shetland.

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Summary

42,000 homes remain without power due to Storm Amy
Winds reached over 100mph in exposed areas
Extensive damage to rail network and road closures

On October 4th, 2025, the UK is still reeling from the aftermath of Storm Amy, which swept across the country on the previous day. The powerful storm has left around 42,000 homes without power, with the distribution network operator for northern Scotland, SSEN, reporting extensive damage to their infrastructure.

The storm's high winds, reaching over 100mph in exposed areas, have caused significant disruption to the country's transportation network. Many railway lines and roads have been closed, and ferry services have been disrupted. Network Rail Scotland has reported more than 170 separate incidents, with teams working around the clock to repair the extensive damage.

The Met Office has issued weather warnings for the affected regions, with an amber warning of "damaging" winds in force in northern Scotland until the evening of October 4th. The storm has also set a new record for the deepest area of low pressure in the UK for October, with a central pressure of 947.9 hectopascal (hPa) recorded at Baltasound, Shetland.