The meteorological office named its first storm of the season as it issued several weather warnings across the UK over the weekend.
Storm Amy is expected to grow rapidly as it reaches the UK on Friday, causing very strong winds and heavy rains in many northern and western regions. Many season warnings have been released as air gusts of 60 to 70 mph, in which inland are expected, with air speed at a speed of 80 mph.
The Deputy Chief Meteorologist of the Met Office, Tom Crabatry said; “Although there is still some uncertainty about the exact track storm Amy, the system will bring the winds of the GAIL force to the northern and western regions, with widely reaching a distance of 50 to 60 mph in northern Britain, and potentially reaching places from 70 to 80 mph.
“Heavy rainfall is also expected, especially in Western Scotland, where yoga can exceed 30–50 mm in 6-9 hours, increase the risk of localized floods. The forecast and warning will be updated as the situation becomes more clear, so it is important to forecast eye for your area in the coming days.”
The yellow weather warning for heavy air has been laid from 6 pm on Friday evening, which will run till late Saturday night. The strongest winds are currently more likely in parts of Northern Scotland, causing difficult driving conditions for high -sided vehicles on prone routes such as exposed or high levels. Mantras of heavy rain will also get wet parts of Western Scotland.
On Saturday afternoon, the winds will make it easier for most parts, but will remain very strong for the northern islands and some of the far -north parts of Scotland, which slowly by the end of the day before the end of the day.
Martin Thomson of Transport Scotland said: “Storm Amy is ready to bring heavy rains and strong winds to parts of Scotland and we hope to see disruptions in transport networks in warning areas.
“Rain and air will bring difficult driving conditions, such as visibility and surface water, and there is also a possibility of affecting the ferry and rail network, so it is important to plan your trip prematurely.
“Motor drivers should use the traffic scotland website, before they set to ensure that their route is available, and you should check with your operator whether you are planning to travel on trains, ghats and flights.”
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