Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Storm Amy is expected to bring a spell of very strong winds to many parts of northern Britain later on Friday and into Saturday. Westerly winds will pick up during Friday, initially in the west before extending eastwards during Friday night. Gusts of 50 to 60 mph are likely for many areas and may reach 60 to 70 mph in some places for a time. Exposed coasts and hills will see the highest gusts which could exceed 80 mph. The strongest winds currently look more likely over parts of northern Scotland. This will lead to difficult driving conditions for high sided vehicles on prone routes such as cross winds on exposed or high level routes. 

The very strong winds will also be accompanied by spells of heavy rain, most persistent across parts of western Scotland.

The winds will ease for most parts on Saturday afternoon but will continue to be very strong for the Northern Isles and parts of the far north of Scotland through to the end of the day before slowly easing overnight.

For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings

A band of heavy rain associated with Storm Amy will cross Scotland through Friday afternoon and evening. 

20-30mm of rain is expected widely in a 6-9 hour period with 40-50mm over some hilly areas in the Southwest and the Southern Highlands. The rain will be accompanied by very strong winds which will add to the very poor driving conditions.

For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings

Information on update: Warning updated to extend into the Outer Hebrides and include mention of landslides, while reducing overall likelihood of medium impacts. Further rain is expected to affect much of west and northwest Scotland during Wednesday night and Thursday, persistent across some coastal and upland areas. The rain will turn heavier for a time during Thursday afternoon and evening, before clearing most areas by or soon after midnight.

During the warning period, 30-50 mm is expected widely with 60-80 mm possible in parts of the northwest and on high ground. Coming on top of rain that has already fallen in recent days, this is expected to lead to a risk of landslides as well as localised flooding.

In addition, strong winds are expected to accompany the rain, with gusts of 45-55 mph likely around coasts and hills later on Thursday.

For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings