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Storm Amy became the first named storm of the 2025–2026 season and struck Ireland, the United Kingdom, and parts of northern Europe with powerful winds and heavy rain. More than 184,000 homes and businesses in Ireland and around 65,000 in the UK lost power at the height of the storm. Wind gusts reached over 150 km/h in parts of Northern Ireland and Scotland, setting new regional records. Rainfall totals reached 30–50 mm within just a few hours, with mountain regions seeing up to 100 mm, raising flooding and landslide risks. Transport networks were heavily disrupted: rail services were cancelled, ferry crossings suspended, and major parks in London were closed for safety. In Scotland, blocked roads and fallen trees slowed recovery, while in Northern Ireland rail and air travel faced delays and cancellations. An unusual side effect was a surge in wind power generation, which briefly supplied up to 75% of the UK’s demand and pushed energy prices negative for several hours. Agriculture suffered losses, with damaged crops, greenhouses, and flooded fields reported in several counties. While the peak of the storm has passed, recovery operations continue and meteorologists warn that further severe weather remains possible in the coming days.