Storm Amy hits UK with heavy rain, winds, killing one in Ireland

Storm Amy has brought heavy rain and strong winds in different parts of the UK, prompting a warning from the Met Office that flying debris could endanger life.

The United Kingdom Meteorological Office has already issued a low level yellow warning related to strong winds for Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and north-west England until Saturday.

Storm Amy has caused the death of one man in Ireland and left nearly 50,000 properties without power..

Northern Ireland appears to be most affected as BBC reports that schools were claws on Friday due to amber wind warning and rail network have been suspended due to fallen trees on the track.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has advised travellers to check with their airline services before making it to the airport.

The Met office says that yellow wind warnings issued for several areas will stay active until Saturday midnight and heavy rain warnings for Scotland will also remain in place.

Several Scottish rail services and ferries were cancelled and bridges were closed in anticipation of the first named storm of the season.

Storm Amy is expected to move into the North Sea by Sunday.