Yellow weather warnings are in place for a large part of Scotland and Northern Ireland, storm Amy also had to bring strong winds and rains to the rest of the United Kingdom in the weekend.
While the first storm named of the season leaves the Atlantic, the schools of Northern Ireland closed early and the navigations in ferry west of Scotland were canceled.
Friday, heavy rain and strong winds up to 100 MPH are expected in the exhibited coastal areas.
A yellow weather warning for rain covers the west of Scotland and Northern Ireland from noon.
The wet and winding conditions should spread to the south later during the day, with the whole United Kingdom, including the south of England covered with yellow warnings for Saturday.
More serious amber warnings for the wind will be in place for Northern Ireland and west of Scotland from 5 pm Friday, with a risk of “damaged winds” which could pose a danger for the life of flying debris.
The schools of the counties Antrim, Londonderry, Tyrone and Fermanagh were informed by the Authority Education in Northern Ireland to close at noon due to security problems.
The north and west of Scotland will be the most affected by the storm on the British continent.
The Met Office said on Friday afternoon: “The Amy storm should bring a period of strong winds in many parts in the north and western Britain later Friday and night after Saturday.
“Winds from south to southwest will increase on Friday, initially to the west before spreading east on Friday evening.
“Raffales from 50 to 60 MPH are probably in many regions and can reach 60 to 70 MPH in more exposed parts.
“The strongest winds are most likely in parts in the north and western Scotland, where gusts greater than 90 MPH are possible.
“The very strong winds will also be accompanied by spells of heavy rains, with difficult driving conditions probably, in particular for high -end vehicles on lying routes, such as cross -winds on exposed or high -level routes.”
Winds should later fade on Saturday, but will continue to be strong in northern Scotland.
Those who live in certain parts of the Highlands and the Western islands have been warned of a “danger for life” of flying debris, potential power cuts as well as road closings and damage to buildings.
Aileen Rourke of SP Energy Networks said: “When extreme weather conditions strike, the potential for damage to our electric lines increases, which means that power cuts can become more likely.
“We are currently mobilizing teams of engineers in the areas where we expect the time to have the most impact so that we can answer as quickly as possible.
“However, remember that our teams must also fight the elements and that the weather damage can affect the ease with which we can access the affected areas.”
A number of ferry navigations between Cairnryan in Dumfries and Galloway and Larne in Co Antrim were canceled from noon on Friday.
Flood warnings are also in place for certain parts of Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway while heavy rains cause an increase in rivers on Friday evening.
Scotrail said that several railway lines in the north of Scotland will end from 6 p.m. Friday due to the conditions, while speed restrictions will be in place on all other routes from 7 p.m. without replacement transport.
Scotrail advises customers to plan in advance and check their trips before traveling.
Mark Ilderton, director of SCOTRAIL services, said: “Security is always our absolute priority and we are working closely with our colleagues from Network Rail so that people move where he is sure to do.
“The Met Office Amber warning violent winds during the storm Amy means that certain routes will have to close and that speed restrictions will be in place through the Scottish rail.
“We know how frustrating the disturbances can be, but these measures are essential to protect our customers and our staff.”
The train operator provides that certain disturbances in the services will extend to Saturday, and perhaps on Sunday, while Network Rail performs safety checks for line obstructing and damage to any infrastructure.
The Rail Network also urged people living near the railways to “secure all garden furniture, hangars and bulk trampolines, to prevent the tracks be blocked by debris”.
Police urged motorists to drive carefully.
Chief Superintendent Scott McCarren, road police chief, said: “I encourage people to go to the conditions and be aware of the increase in stopping distances.
“In wet weather, the distances will be stopped at least double those necessary to stop on the dry roads.
“Drivers of vulnerable vehicles to be blown should plan their route to avoid exposed areas or consider canceling your trip until the conditions improve.”
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