[Stronsaylimpet] Amber weather warning!

Bruce Fletcher ricardian at claremontstronsay.co.uk
Thu Oct 2 23:12:59 UTC 2025


/From OIC on Facebook:/

Amber weather warning in force
Storm Amy will bring damaging winds from 5:00pm Friday 3 October until 
9:00am Saturday 4 October. Wind gusts of 60-70 mph are likely and may 
exceed 95 mph in more exposed areas.
Public bus services will be suspended and will not operate for the 
duration of the amber warning.
For internal ferry updates, please checkOrkney Ferries 
<https://www.facebook.com/OrkneyFerriesLtd?__tn__=-]K*F>. There is a 
high probability of cancellations on external ferry services - check 
with your operator for the latest details.
Expect significant impacts including power cuts, transport disruption, 
hazardous driving conditions, structural damage including fallen trees, 
localised flooding and coastal overtopping in vulnerable areas.
Please secure loose items outside your home, including bins, garden 
furniture and trampolines.
Keep an eye on our social media and website for the latest information.
More information:https://bit.ly/42ZQUcK <https://bit.ly/42ZQUcK>.

May be an image of map and text that says "Met Office Storm Amy Amber 
Wind Friday 17:00 -Saturday 09:00 Widely 60-70 mph Over 5 mph possible 
Yellow Yellow Wind Wind Friday 15:00 Saturday 23:59 Friday 14:00 
-Saturday 12:00 Widely 50-60 mph 60-70 mph in exposed areas Widely 50-60 
mph 60-70 mph exposed areas Windwarnings Wind warnings"
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