Storm Amy Hits Glasgow and 100 mph Winds and Power Cuts

Storm Amy has hit the UK, bringing strong winds and heavy rain, with a special focus on Glasgow and Scotland. The Met Office has issued amber and yellow weather warnings, signaling danger for life and severe disruption. 

In Glasgow, the storm caused a busy city center road to close after a building collapsed onto a car. Strong winds gusted up to 100 mph in parts of Scotland, especially in coastal and exposed areas such as Skye, Tiree, Barra and western Lochaber. The wind has caused damage to trees and buildings, with the risk of power cuts. 

The Met Office of powerful gusts reaching around 100mph on Friday evening in western Scotland, especially near Glasgow. More widespread gusts of 60-80 mph covered amber warning regions. Heavy rainfall is also a problem in western Scotland, with 30-50 mm expected within 6-9 hours, raising flood risks. 

Travel disruptions have been widespread, Rail services, including Avanti West Coast trains, have faced delays and cancellations due to damage from the storm. Between Carlisle and Glasgow Central, overhead electric wires were damaged from the storm.

Between Carlistic and Glasgow Central, overhead electric wires were damaged, blocking trains and causing delays up to 90 minutes. Transport Scotland cautions people to check travel plans as road and rail conditions worsen. 

Northern and Western Scotland faced amber warnings from Friday afternoon to late Saturday. The rest of the UK was under yellow warnings, meaning gale-force winds and heavy rain affected much of the country over the weekend. The storm is the first named one of the 2025/26 season. 

The Met Office chief forecaster Neil Armstrong said Storm Amy is an impactful autumn storm. It affects Scotland, Northern Ireland, northwest England, and Wales with very strong winds and heavy rain. There is a particular danger near coastal areas. 

In Northern Ireland, approximately 50,000 homes lost power, and all train services were halted. A man in Co Donegal was seriously injured in a storm-related incident. 

The Met Office advises people to stay updated on weather warnings and plan journeys carefully. Power cuts, flying debris, fallen trees and flooded roads pose hazards throughout the affected areas. 

Residents of Glasgow and wider Scotland were urged to remain cautious, secure loose items outdoors, and avoid unnecessary travel during the worst weather. 

The interaction of the remnants of Hurricanes Imelda and Humberto in the Atlantic with the jet stream created Storm Amy, leading to rapid intensification. 

Safety alerts remain in place as the storm progresses, with the highest wind gusts expected on exposed coasts and hills until Saturday evening. Ongoing updates from the Met Office are essential to track changes.

Overall, Storm Amy brought winds, heavy rain, and general chaos to Glasgow and large parts of Scotland, causing power cuts and dangerous conditions in early October 2025. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, advising the public to take precautions and stay safe.