As we head into the first weekend of October, all eyes are on Storm Amy, the first named storm of the 2025-2026 season.
The Met Office is closely monitoring this developing system, which is set to bring a spell of very unsettled weather, particularly across northern parts of the UK. Here’s what to expect for Saturday 4 October and Sunday 5 October, with a detailed breakdown of the forecast, warnings, and advice for staying safe.
Storm Amy approaches: What you need to know
Storm Amy is currently a deepening area of low pressure out in the Atlantic, heading towards the UK. As it moves closer, it will bring a marked change in our weather, with heavy rain, strong winds, and the potential for disruption, especially in the north. The system is expected to push in through Friday, but its effects will be felt well into the weekend.
Saturday will see the UK still firmly under the influence of Storm Amy. The low pressure system will be positioned to the north of the country, driving in strong winds and frequent showers. The Met Office has issued several weather warnings in response to the expected conditions.
Warnings in force
Three Amber warnings for wind have been issued, with the differing timings reflecting the track of the peak winds from Northern Ireland through to western and northern Scotland from Friday afternoon through to Saturday.
The warnings highlight a danger to life, the possibility of power cuts, travel disruption and particularly dangerous conditions near coasts.
#StormAmy starts to make her presence known across northern areas this afternoon with damaging winds and heavy rain 🌬️🌧️
— Met Office (@metoffice) October 3, 2025
Increasingly windy with outbreaks of rain in the south too 🌧️ pic.twitter.com/DOfOq7E4Fn
Alongside the amber, five yellow warnings for both wind and rain are in effect for the majority of the UK. Rainfall totals by the end of Friday and into Saturday could reach 40 to 50 millimetres, with the wettest spots on higher ground possibly seeing 60 to 70 millimetres. This brings the risk of localised flooding, especially where the ground is already saturated. The combination of strong winds and heavy rain means there is also the potential for flying debris and large waves along exposed coasts.
Showers, sunshine, and temperature trends
Saturday will be a showery day for many, with blustery showers feeding in on the strong winds. There will be some sunshine between the showers, particularly further south, where there is a greater chance of avoiding the worst of the rain and wind. However, even here, some blustery winds and occasional rain are likely, though impacts are expected to be less severe than in the north.
Temperatures will be a few degrees down on recent days, with a cold front associated with Storm Amy introducing slightly fresher air. Maximum temperatures will generally be in the low to mid-teens Celsius, but the strong winds will make it feel colder, with the “feels like” temperature dropping to single digits in many places.
As we move into Saturday night and Sunday, the low that is Storm Amy will gradually drift away towards the northeast. However, the tightly packed isobars on the weather charts show that it will remain blustery and quite windy, especially in the north, though not on the same scale as earlier in the weekend.
A west-east split develops
Sunday will see a shift in the wind direction to a more westerly flow, leading to a west-east split in the weather. Western areas will be quite cloudy and damp at times, with outbreaks of rain, though none of it is expected to be particularly heavy. In contrast, eastern areas will be drier, with only a few spots of rain likely to push across parts of northern England and eastern Scotland. Many eastern locations will cling onto a good deal of dry weather, and there is the chance of some sunshine breaking through the cloud, especially towards the south-east.
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With the winds easing a little and the direction shifting, it will feel warmer on Sunday compared to Saturday. Temperatures will rise by a few degrees, and although it will still be windy, the conditions will feel less raw. The improvement will be most noticeable in the south and east, where the combination of lighter winds and some sunshine will make for a more pleasant day.
Looking ahead: Changeable weather continues
The start of next week will bring further changeable weather, with strong winds persisting into Monday and Tuesday and more wet weather at times, particularly in the west. However, as the week progresses, high pressure is expected to build from the southwest, which should help to settle the weather down, at least across southern and southwestern parts of the UK.
With several weather warnings in force as a result of Storm Amy, it is important to stay up to date with the latest forecasts and advice from the Met Office. The situation may evolve as the storm progresses, and warnings will be updated as necessary. Be prepared for possible disruption, especially if you are travelling in the affected areas, and take extra care in strong winds and heavy rain.
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