91 m. ago Storm Amy in pictures as high winds and heavy rain batters Scotland

An amber warning for wind is in place across parts of Scotland, with yellow warnings across most of the rest of the country.

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5 h. ago Met Office tells EVERYONE in Britain to prepare three essential items

As Storm Amy is expected to bring heavy rain and wind to all of Britain this weekend, the Met Office has urged people to prepare ahead due to the risk of power cuts

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8 h. 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

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9 h. 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

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11 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.

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11 h. ago Live updates as crash in heavy rain blocks part of M4 near Swansea

There has been a crash on the M4 near Swansea as Storm Amy brings strong winds and heavy rain to Wales.

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12 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

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13 h. ago Schools to shut early and transport disrupted as Storm Amy sweeps in

The first named storm of the season has prompted weather warnings throughout the UK for heavy rain and strong winds of up to 95mph.

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14 h. ago People are only just learning how storms are named as Amy set to wreak havoc across UK

As Brits brace for the extreme winds and heavy rain that Storm Amy is expected to bring, many are asking how storms actually get their names - and the Met Office has all the answers

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15 h. ago Storm Amy in Scotland LIVE as amber weather warning issued for 95mph winds

The first named storm of the season has prompted weather warnings throughout the country for heavy rain and strong winds of up to 95mph.

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15 h. ago Storm Amy latest: ‘Danger to life’ warnings as UK to be battered by 95mph winds and heavy rain

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

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16 h. ago Storm Amy to close railway lines as police issue severe weather warning

The first named storm of the season has prompted weather warnings throughout the country for heavy rain and strong winds of up to 95mph.

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16 h. ago Storm Amy Live as UK to be battered by 95mph gusts and heavy rain

The Met Office has put in place a 'danger to life' alert in a raft of weather warnings for today and over the weekend as Storm Amy arrives bringing gusts of up to 95mph

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21 h. ago Heavy rain and wind warning as Storm Amy threatens travel disruption

The Met Office has warned of flooding across the country as the first named storm of the season brings wet and windy weather to the UK.

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36 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway set to be hit by as much as 40 millimetres of rain today

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain to batter the whole region over the coming hours.

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54 h. ago UK tourist wades through muddy floodwater to reach Ibiza Airport after heavy rain

Floods hit the island on Tuesday, September 30

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55 h. ago Roman slashes price on 'roomy' waterproof coat by £21, perfect for winter

Roman is offering a discount on its Waxed Longline Hooded Coat, which is suitable for 'heavy rain' and has been praised by shoppers for being 'warm and waterproof'

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59 h. ago Is it safe to travel to Ibiza and Formentera? Your rights as Spanish islands hit by floods

Heavy rain caused flooding at Ibiza Airport on Tuesday

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60 h. ago Get ready for Amy! Met Office names first storm of the season with warnings of 80mph winds, torrential rain and landslides

Storm Amy has been named and is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the UK later on Friday and into Saturday, the Met Office said today.

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60 h. ago Storm Amy to bring 80mph 'gale force' winds to Scotland as 'heavy' rain warning extended

The storm's path, influenced by the remnants of Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda, is being closely monitored.

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