Storm Amy is expected to “develop rapidly” as it approaches the UK
The Met Office has issued a weather warning in Northern Ireland as Storm Amy is set to bring disruption this weekend.
A yellow warning for wind will be in effect across the country from 4pm on Friday, October 3 to 6am on Saturday, October 4.
The forecaster said: “Storm Amy may lead to disruption during Friday evening and overnight.”
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The Met Office outlook for Friday to Sunday reads: “Bright start Friday but soon becoming wet and very windy. Rain turning more showery overnight but remaining very windy with blustery showers through Saturday. Showers and winds easing on Sunday.”
They added that Storm Amy is expected to “develop rapidly” as it approaches the UK on Friday bringing “very strong winds and heavy rain”.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Tom Crabtree, said; “Although there is still some uncertainty about the exact track Storm Amy will take, the system will bring gale force winds across northern and western regions, with gusts widely reaching 50 to 60 miles per hour inland in northern Britain, and potentially reaching 70 to 80 miles per hour in places.
“With even stronger gusts on exposed coasts and hills, mainly in the northwest.”
As for what to expect during the yellow weather warning, the Met Office has issued some details.
They said:
- There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs
- Delays to road, rail, air and ferry services are likely.
- There is a slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- There is a small chance that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
- There is a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris
- There is a small chance that some roads and bridges could close
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