40 m. ago Red weather alert issued in Ireland as Storm Amy approaches UK

Storm Amy has officially made landfall in Ireland, bringing fierce winds and heavy rain across the country

Events

58 m. ago Major Welsh road bridge could close to all vehicles when Storm Amy hits

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind in parts of Wales

Events

73 m. ago Storm Amy: Worrying photos show swimmers in dangerous high waves despite weather warning

Two men dressed only in swimming shorts were seen braving treacherous conditions in Galway, Ireland despite a wave of weather warnings as Storm Amy causes chaos

Events

1 hour ago Storm Amy latest: Weather warnings extended to cover entire UK ahead of 100mph winds and heavy rain

Gale-force winds have been forecast for parts of the UK over the weekend

Events

2 h. ago UK households told to lock all their doors and windows by 3pm

The Met Office has issued a number of weather warnings for the UK as Storm Amy hits the country, with the forecaster advising households to take a number of precautions

Politics

2 h. ago Did your cup of tea taste different this morning? Blame Storm Amy! Scientist reveals the surprising impact bad weather has on our cuppas

Storm Amy may destroy any possibility of a getting a proper cup of tea this weekend, according to a scientist at the University of St Andrews.

Society

3 h. ago When will storm Amy end as Met office warnings cover Scotland for wind and rain?

The Met Office has issued an amber warning for strong winds and a yellow warning for heavy rain across Scotland.

Events

3 h. ago Storm Amy LIVE: Met Office issues weather warnings as UK to be hit by 100mph winds

The Met Office has issued 10 weather warnings from Friday afternoon and into Sunday

Events

3 h. ago London weather warning as Storm Amy blasts UK with 100mph winds

The yellow warning comes into effect at midnight and runs through to 7pm on Saturday

Events

3 h. ago Met Office issues tenth weather warning as Storm Amy to batter UK

All areas of the UK are hit by at least one weather warning

Events

4 h. ago Storm Amy latest: Weather warnings extended to cover entire UK ahead of 95mph winds and heavy rain

Gale-force winds have been forecast for parts of the UK over the weekend

Events

4 h. ago Britain to feel Storm Amy's wrath: Wind warnings issued for whole of UK as 100mph gusts and torrential rain wreak havoc with 'do not travel' alerts issued, schools closed and outdoor events cancelled

Met Office amber and yellow warnings have been extended to cover all of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland , running from 11am today until 9am on Sunday.

Events

5 h. ago Storm Amy declared 'danger to life' as Brits told to brace for 95mph winds

Brits have been warned the oncoming Storm Amy could pose a 'danger to life' as weather warnings have resulted in closures of schools, rail links, air travel and ferries

Events

5 h. ago Storm Amy: Met Office weather warnings dramatically extended to all of UK

The Met Office has extended weather warning to all areas of the UK across the next 36 hours, with Storm Amy expected to cause chaos as winds of up to 95mph hit Britain

Events

5 h. ago Storm Amy gales to reach 100mph as new 'disruptive' amber warning issued by Met Office

The Met Office has extending its wind alerts into Sunday morning as Storm Amy rips through the country.

Events

5 h. ago Met Office warnings issued for whole of Wales as Storm Amy to batter country with 70mph gusts

Yellow and amber weather warnings were extended, with the entire UK now affected as Storm Amy approaches

Events

5 h. ago Storm Amy Scotland LIVE: Updates of travel disruption and cancellations as 100mph winds hit Scotland

Follow along for live updates as Storm Amy hits Scotland.

Events

5 h. ago Britain to feel Storm Amy's wrath: Wind warnings issued for whole of UK as 95mph gusts and torrential rain wreak havoc with 'do not travel' alerts issued, schools closed and outdoor events cancelled

Met Office amber and yellow warnings have been extended to cover all of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland , running from 11am today until 9am on Sunday.

Events

6 h. ago Brace for Storm Amy! 'Do not travel' alerts issued for trains and schools told to close as 'weather bomb' bringing 95mph winds and torrential rain set to hit TODAY

Amber and yellow warnings have been activated across northern England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland , running from 11am today until the end of tomorrow.

Events

6 h. ago All Met Office weather warnings still in place for Scotland as Storm Amy arrives

A series of amber and yellow weather warnings are still in place as Storm Amy is set to sweep the country.

Events