Storm Amy - Service Updates

An Amber weather warning for wind - covering Orkney - has been issued from 5:00pm on Friday 3 October until 9:00am on Saturday 4 October.

Storm Amy will bring a spell of damaging winds. Wind gusts of 60-70 mph are likely and may exceed 100 mph in more exposed areas.

This could include issues such as power cuts, transport disruption, hazardous driving conditions and structural damage, including fallen trees. Heavy rainfall may also lead to localised flooding. Large waves and coastal overtopping are expected in vulnerable areas.

Please secure loose items outside your home, including bins, garden furniture and trampolines.

The Orkney Local Emergency Co-ordination Group continues to monitor the situation and will provide a further update tomorrow

Key areas of disruption to note are:

• Public bus services will be suspended and will not operate for the duration of the Amber warning
• Orkney Ferries’ Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre 6:00pm service from Tingwall on Friday 3 October is under review. All sailings on Saturday 4 October are under review with a high possibility of cancellations. Please check with Orkney Ferries for the latest updates - www.facebook.com/OrkneyFerriesLtd
• There is a high probability of cancellations on external ferry services – check with your operator for the latest details

We would encourage our community and visitors to keep an eye on our social media and website for the latest information, take necessary precautions, and plan travel and any outdoor work activities accordingly.