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Storm Amy Weather Warnings

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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 20 June 2026 by the Current UK weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.

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The Met Office issued yellow weather warnings for Storm Amy across Scotland and Northern Ireland on Wednesday, with gusts up to 70mph and heavy rain likely to cause travel disruption; London and southern England will see the tail-end of the system later.

When and where will Storm Amy hit hardest?

The live ranking above shows the regions most at risk. Storm Amy’s core will track over northern Scotland and the Northern Isles from late morning, bringing the strongest winds. The Met Office warning covers much of Scotland and all of Northern Ireland, with a separate rain warning for the western Highlands. The storm amy path then dips south-east, bringing gusty conditions to northern England by evening. For the latest updates, keep an eye on the moderate rainfall warning page.

How will Storm Amy affect travel in the UK?

Road, rail and ferry services across Scotland and Northern Ireland face delays and cancellations; drivers of high-sided vehicles on bridges face particular risk. The storm amy tracker indicates peak winds between midday and 4pm. The 10 day weather forecast UK page shows cleaner conditions arriving by Thursday. For those heading south, the storm amy london impact will be limited to blustery showers.

Met Office warning typeYellow (wind) for Scotland & Northern Ireland
Peak gusts60–70mph, up to 75mph on exposed coasts
Active period06:00 Wednesday to 21:00 Wednesday
Primary riskFlying debris, power cuts, travel disruption
Will Storm Amy reach London and southern England?

Yes, but much weaker. By late Wednesday, Storm Amy’s remnants bring 30–40mph gusts and spells of rain to London and the South East. No weather warning is in force for these areas.

How can I track Storm Amy in real time?

The live ranking above updates with the storm amy map. The UK weather hub also shows radar loops and the storm amy met office warnings page for your postcode.

Is Storm Amy linked to Storm Floris?

No. Storm Floris was a separate system named by the Dutch weather service. For a comparison of recent named storms, see our Storm Floris page.

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