51 m. ago UK households urged to lock all doors and windows from now until 8pm – here's why

Brits are being urged to lock all doors and windows by 3pm with the Met Office issuing amber weather warnings to some parts of the country as Storm Amy makes landfall

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80 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

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92 m. ago Scots urged to 'securely fasten doors and windows' from 5pm today

With Storm Amy beginning to sweep through the country, the Met Office is urging household to take precautions.

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98 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

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1 hour 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

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2 h. ago Yellow warning in place for wind in London as Storm Amy hits

Yellow warning in place for wind in London as Storm Amy hits  Wimbledon Guardian

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2 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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2 h. ago Met Office lists four places where 100mph wind expected as Storm Amy hits

There is a risk of power cuts and damage to buildings and trees

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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

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3 h. ago Storm Amy: Urgent warning to 'shelter in place' for UK area amid 'red alert' fears

Storm Amy - the first named storm of the season - is sweeping in from the Atlantic, with schools in Northern Ireland closing early and ferry sailings from the west of Scotland being cancelled

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3 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.

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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.

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3 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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4 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

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4 h. ago Storm Amy to bring wind and rain across UK with 100mph gusts in exposed areas

The first named storm of the season is sweeping in from the Atlantic on Friday.

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4 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

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4 h. ago Scottish schools close early as Storm Amy batters country with 100mph winds

The first named storm of the year is set to bring widespread disruption across the entire country, causing train services to be axed, roads to shut, and ferries to be cancelled.

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4 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

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4 h. ago Storm Amy warning to secure 8 dangerous garden items now ahead of 100mph gales

With a 'danger to life' warning, homeowners are being urged to secure any loose items outside their homes.

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5 h. ago Jet2 issues travel warning to passengers as Storm Amy hits the UK

The airline said passenger safety was its number one priority

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