Hurricane Amy Issues Danger Warnings as Winds Touch 100 miles per hour

Caution notices are active as Storm Amy moves across the UK, bringing torrential downpours and winds of up to 100 miles per hour in exposed areas.

A serious weather warning, warning that projectile objects could threaten lives to life, has been declared for large parts of Northern Ireland and the north of Scotland.

In the Scottish city, a derelict building collapsed due to high winds, while wind speeds of 102mph were observed on the isle of Tiree, off the coast of western Scotland.

Energy disruptions have been experienced in the Scottish Highlands and Northern Ireland following travel suspensions and the closure of hundreds of schools.

About 50,000 properties have been left without power, according to power networks.

Every railway route in Northern Ireland have also closed, while train operators stated that all departures out of the central station have been suspended until at least 2 PM Saturday.

Infrastructure workers said they were clearing away downed timber on lines across the region.

In Aberdeenshire, approximately 12 people were stuck on a train that collided with timber on the line.

The 17.43 service from Inverurie to the city was running with speed restrictions enacted ahead of the tempest. Fortunately, no one was hurt.

Various aircraft journeys and boat routes have been suspended, while some highway spans are either closed or have restrictions on tall trucks.

In Glasgow city centre, part of the street area was closed when a vacant structure crumbled at about Friday evening.

A extended advisory for gusts up to 60mph - and 70mph in vulnerable zones - covers all of Scotland and extends to the north of England and parts of the Welsh region until late Saturday.

Transport Disruption

• Several train lines are cancelled from 6 PM: Fort William – Crianlarich, Inverness – Aberdeen, additional services.
• All services from Glasgow Central have been cancelled
• Further services may also be affected and cautionary limits will be in force from 18:00.
• Traffic at the Rest and Be Thankful in Argyll has been diverted onto the alternative route. Road authorities said they were watching the situation.
• Disruptions and suspensions are expected on maritime routes along the west coast. Commuters have been advised to monitor announcements.
• Various maritime journeys between the port and the region have been suspended since 12:00.
• The important bridge has been blocked to all traffic, while additional spans may have bans on high-sided vehicles.

A number of ferry crossings between Cairnryan, in the region, and Northern Ireland were halted from 12:00.

Passengers are requested to contact boat services for the latest information, with freight drivers advised to reach out to harbor officials for further details.

Government representatives stated: "We advise people planning to travel on rail, sea and air transport to check with companies to determine if their journey is disrupted."

"Drivers will face hazardous travel environments, so it's vital people make arrangements if they must commute to see if their journey is influenced by the conditions."

Event Postponements

Power companies said text messages had been sent to more than a large number of their at-risk clients, providing support and information in the case they lose power.

The rugby fixture between Edinburgh and Ulster, which had been due to take place on Friday night, was postponed due to the severe weather.

The junior and mini athletic competitions in Glasgow on the weekend have been postponed due to the danger notice.

Organisers said the high winds and precipitation would present a hazard of projectiles for the activities, which also contained a toddler dash.