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Storm Amy Rapidly Deepens Toward North Sea as Met Office Issues Amber Wind Warning

Météo‑France expects a notable but lesser impact in northwest France with gusts generally 60–80 km/h.

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Pluies soutenues, rafales brutales, mer forte avec houle de trois à quatre mètres sont attenrues ce week-end.

Overview

  • The Met Office has an amber warning for strong, damaging winds in parts of northern and western Scotland from Friday 17:00 to Saturday 09:00.
  • Forecasts indicate storm‑force gusts around 130–140 km/h on Ireland’s west coast and peaks above 150 km/h on exposed Scottish headlands.
  • Marine conditions are expected to be severe with offshore waves of 10–12 meters and a risk of coastal submersion in vulnerable low‑lying areas.
  • The depression is projected to drop below 950 hPa as it undergoes explosive deepening, energized by a powerful jet stream and linked to the remnants of ex‑hurricane Humberto.
  • France faces deteriorating weather Friday into Saturday with rain, a rise in nighttime temperatures, and gusts of 60–80 km/h inland, locally 80–100 km/h on coasts and up to 110 km/h on exposed capes, with track and intensity still subject to change.