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Bristol Braced for 24-Hour Rain Onslaught as Storm Amy Looms
Storm Amy threatens Scotland with gusts over 95mph and flooding risks while transport disruption and power cuts are expected across the UK, officials said.
- The Met Office upgraded its Storm Amy warning to amber on October 3, forecasting gusts up to 95mph across Scotland and the UK.
- Storm Amy underwent rapid intensification through explosive cyclogenesis on Friday, emerging from Hurricane Humberto and becoming the season's initial designated storm.
- The storm brings heavy rain, widespread wind warnings, transport disruptions including ScotRail line closures at 6pm, and difficult driving conditions expected in exposed areas.
- Nik Wheeler from SSEN stated that their expanded teams will be active over the weekend, making every effort to reduce any potential disruptions during what are expected to be some of the most intense gales in recent years.
- The amber warning implies risks of power cuts, property damage, and travel delays, with conditions easing to breezy by Sunday as Storm Amy moves northeast.
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·Birmingham, United Kingdom
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·Falkirk, United Kingdom
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