Large parts of the UK are bracing for a battering as the first named storm of the season is set to descend on them in a matter of hours. Storm Amy is expected to bring strong gusts and heavy rain. The Met Office has issued yellow severe weather warnings in Scotland for rain from 12pm until 11.

Storm Amy is making its way to the UK as the first named storm of the season. The Met Office warns the deep area of low pressure will develop rapidly as it approaches on Friday, bringing very strong winds and heavy rain.

The first named storm of autumn has been forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the UK. Meanwhile, the agency has issued a yellow weather warning that comes into force at 5pm today (Wednesday) and runs until 6am on Friday.

The aftermath of Hurricane Humberto could bring strong rains and winds to Britain this week, as it crosses over the Atlantic and heads closer to the UK.