Storm Amy to batter Britain with heavy rain and wind as Met Office issues warnings

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"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. With even stronger gusts on exposed coasts and hills, mainly in the northwest."

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The Independent requests donations to fund reporting, send journalists to developing stories, and maintain free access without paywalls. The outlet emphasizes trust across the political spectrum and funds investigative work such as probing Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and producing documentaries like 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. Donations enable reporters to speak to both sides of a story and keep quality journalism available to everyone, paid by those who can afford it. The Met Office named Storm Amy as the season's first storm and issued multiple warnings across northern and western UK. Storm Amy is expected to develop rapidly, bringing gale-force winds with inland gusts widely 50–60 mph and potential 70–80 mph in places, with heavier gusts on exposed coasts and hills and heavy rainfall in western Scotland that could increase localized flooding risk; forecasts and warnings will be updated as the situation becomes clearer.

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