Storm Amy set to bring windy weather to Flintshire later this week
Storm Amy, the first named storm of the autumn, is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to Flintshire this weekend.
The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for the county, running from 6pm on Friday 3 October until 11.59pm on Saturday 4 October.
Forecasters say winds of 50 to 60 miles per hour are expected across Flintshire, with gusts reaching up to 70 miles per hour in exposed areas.
Conditions are set to worsen on Friday evening, with the strongest winds likely overnight and into Saturday morning.
The storm is expected to ease for most parts of the county during Saturday afternoon, though coastal and northern areas of Wales may continue to see very strong winds until late on Saturday night.
- The warning highlights the risk of:
- Flying debris causing injury and damage to buildings
- Power cuts and loss of mobile services
- Difficult driving conditions, particularly for high-sided vehicles
- Disruption to road, rail and ferry services, with possible delays and cancellations
Dangerous coastal conditions, with large waves expected along seafronts and beaches
Deputy Chief Meteorologist Tom Crabtree said: “Although there is still some uncertainty about the exact track Storm Amy will take, the system will bring gale force winds across northern and western regions, with gusts widely reaching 50 to 60 miles per hour inland in northern Britain, and potentially reaching 70 to 80 miles per hour in places.”
Residents are advised to secure loose items such as bins and garden furniture before Friday evening, prepare for possible power cuts, and avoid exposed coastal areas during the worst of the storm.
Storm Amy is the first named storm of the 2025/26 season and has developed rapidly as it approaches the UK.
The yellow warning for Flintshire is currently due to remain in place until midnight on Saturday.
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