The UK is due to be hit by gale-force winds of up to 80mph as the first named storm of the season approaches.The Met Office has issued a number of weather warnings ahead of Storm Amy, which is expected to bring “very strong winds and heavy rain” to northern and western areas.Yellow weather warnings for wind are in place for Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of north and north-west England on Friday and Saturday, including a risk of danger to life.The first named storm of the 2025/26 season will see gusts widely reaching 50 to 60mph in northern Britain, potentially reaching 70-80mph in places.
