Storm Amy has generated high winds and caused significant disruption across various parts of the United Kingdom. Overnight, a gust of 96mph was recorded in Tiree in the Inner Hebrides, while Northern Ireland experienced its highest October gust on record at 92mph in Magilligan, County Londonderry. Amber wind warnings were issued for regions including Northern Ireland, leading to the precautionary closure of hundreds of schools. The severe weather resulted in power outages affecting approximately 22,000 properties in Northern Ireland and over 300 homes in Wales, with Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) reporting the reconnection of 42,000 customers in Scotland. While the most intense winds are moving away, an amber warning for northern Scotland remains active until Saturday evening, forecasting continued gusts of 60-70mph with potential isolated gusts up to 85mph, indicating ongoing risk of damage and disruption.
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