Storm Amy — once Hurricane Humberto — tore through the UK, Ireland, and northern Europe over the weekend, bringing powerful winds, torrential rain, and widespread damage. The storm marked the first major weather system of the European windstorm season and left behind a trail of chaos before easing late Sunday.
Much of the North East of England was battered by Storm Amy, with gusts reaching up to 55 miles per hour (88 km/h). Residents were forced to cancel events and adjust travel plans as the storm uprooted trees, caused transport delays, and left debris strewn across roads and footpaths.
The Northern Powergrid reported restoring electricity to around 67,000 customers across the region, while Sunderland’s historic Houghton Feast was forced to cancel its Friday opening ceremony. Several sporting events were also postponed due to safety concerns.
South Tyneside Council urged residents to remain vigilant early in the week, warning that fallen or unstable branches could still pose a danger. “Following Storm Amy over the weekend, our teams are assessing the storm damage and the clear-up operation is underway,” the council said.
The storm’s impact, however, extended far beyond the North East. Across Ireland, France, and Scandinavia, Storm Amy — formerly Humberto — left at least three people dead. In Ireland, a man was killed in Letterkenny in a weather-related incident after 200,000 properties lost power. In France, one person drowned while swimming in dangerous surf, and another died when a falling tree branch struck his vehicle.
Travel disruption spread across northern Europe, with rail, sea, and air services canceled. Hundreds of flights and ferries were scrapped, while more than 100 reports of damaging winds poured in from Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Yesterday sure was wild! Storm Amy and the Atlantic Ocean showing their power against the cliffs on Inis Meáin! 😲🌊💨
— Visit Galway (@visit_galway) October 4, 2025
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Britain’s Met Office recorded a gust of 96 miles per hour (155 km/h) on the island of Tiree, off Scotland’s west coast — one of the strongest winds of the storm. In London, major parks including Hyde Park and Regent’s Park were closed due to “severe wind gusts,” according to Royal Parks management.
Further north, Storm Amy also swept through Sweden, Denmark, and Norway late Friday into Saturday. Tens of thousands of homes lost power as fierce winds brought down trees and power lines, while heavy rain and high tides battered coastal regions.
By Sunday night, conditions began to ease across much of Europe, bringing a sense of relief after the season’s first major windstorm. In the UK’s North East, the start of the new week brought brighter skies and milder temperatures, with forecasts calling for highs near 20°C (68°F) and calmer weather throughout the week.
