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The Met Office will be hammered by Storm – Storm Amy – England on Friday and Saturday. MET Office, who is expected to bring strong Gusts and heavy rain, published yellow warnings in Scotland until 23.59 on Friday, October 3 and at 18:00 on Friday at 23:00 on Saturday, October 4. A yellow warning for the wind will be in force from 16:00 to North Ireland on Saturday in the morning.
Storm Amy is preparing to move to the northwest of England up to 80 miles / h and bring the possibility of damage and travel deduction for the weekend. The wet and windy weather will land on Thursday and affect the Northern Ireland, Scotland and Western regions of England and Wales. “Injuries and danger of life may consist of large waves and beach materials thrown into sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.” He said. He also advised how to prepare best in the storm.
Met Office warned that the storm Amy’s flying debris and large waves could cause lifetime injuries and danger. He said he had prepared property and people before the storm.
“Check loose items outside your home and plan how you can protect them. The items include: boxes, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, huts and fences,” he said. “In the event of driving, change the time schedules by changing the best chance to avoid delays by checking the road conditions or by changing your travel plans if necessary.”
In addition, it is prepared for power outages – because the damaging winds can still blow on the trees on the full leaf – in advance by collecting torches, batteries, a mobile phone power package and other basic elements.
In addition, there is a chance of transport deduction, especially in Scotland, with the possibility of canceled ferries and restrictions on the road and railway network. Flights from Scottish airports may also be delayed or canceled.
“If you’re on the beach, stay safe in stormy weather, aware of the big waves. Even from the shore, the big break waves can sweep you from your feet and to the sea.
“If walking near the cliffs, be careful, recognize your route and keep the dogs in a lead. Call 999 in an emergency and ask for the coast guard.”
The Met Office also called on Brits to stay up -to -date and to prepare for a rapid change of air warnings.
Saturday, October 4, the main area of the rain to the southeast of England, when combined with a mixture of sunny spells and showers will still be very windy. On Sunday, Storm Amy will progress further in the North Sea and bring more dry conditions and lighter winds for the second part of the weekend.
