LATEST UPDATES: Storm Amy latest in Dundee as near 100mph winds recorded on the Tay Road Bridge

Last updated: Saturday 4 October, 14:00

Follow Dundee Culture for up to date information on Storm Amy. This page will continue to be updated as more information comes in throughout the storm.

What's Happening?

• After a wild night, winds have eased across Dundee following gusts of up to 98mph recorded on the Tay Road Bridge — among the strongest the crossing has seen in years. The bridge reopened early this morning once winds fell to safe levels after overnight checks.

• While conditions have improved, a yellow warning for wind remains in force today, with gusts of around 40–45mph expected this afternoon. Bridge Control and local teams continue to monitor conditions closely.

• Winds are expected to stay blustery into the evening, with showers at times. Drivers are urged to take care, especially on higher or exposed routes, and continue checking Tay Road Bridge updates for any changing restrictions.

• Elsewhere, gusts near 100mph caused widespread disruption overnight. Around 62,000 homes remain without power in parts of the north and west, and several Highland rail lines are still closed while engineers clear debris and inspect damage.

Warnings

🟡 YELLOW WARNING FOR WIND

Friday 18:00 – Saturday 23:59

Strong winds are expected to sweep across much of Scotland, including Dundee. While the most severe conditions are forecast for the west and north, gusts in Dundee could still be disruptive, especially overnight Friday into Saturday. Travel may be affected, with possible delays on roads and rail, and there is a risk of short-term power interruptions.

What to Expect

• There is a good chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage

  
  

• Probably some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs

  
  

• Longer journey times and cancellations likely, as road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected

  
  

• Flying debris is likely and could lead to Injuries or danger to life

  
  

• Some roads and bridges likely to close

What to Do

• Monitor Met Office warnings and local forecasts (especially Friday into Saturday).

• Avoid unnecessary travel during the peak period (Friday evening into early Saturday).

  
  

• If travelling by train, ferry or air, check with operators ahead of time for service changes.

• Secure loose outdoor items (bins, garden furniture, etc.).

• Be cautious around trees, especially in windy periods.

  
  

• Prepare for possible short-term power outages (flashlights, phone chargers, etc.).

  
  

• In heavy rain phases, avoid driving through flooded roads.

  
  

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🔴 Updates

14:00

Winds have eased across Dundee following a night of severe conditions that saw gusts close to 100mph recorded on the Tay Road Bridge. The bridge reopened early this morning with a 30mph speed restriction and remains closed to high-sided vehicles. Drivers are advised to take care and continue checking for live updates before travelling.

Elsewhere in the city, there has been no major structural damage reported, though debris and fallen branches have been cleared from several routes throughout the morning. The Met Office’s yellow warning for wind remains in force until later tonight, with gusts expected to reach 40–45mph at times.

Across Scotland, over 60,000 homes have been left without power due to widespread damage to power lines caused by winds exceeding 100mph in places. Engineers from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks have restored power to around 16,500 customers, but further disruption is expected as conditions continue to make it unsafe to work at height.

Rail services remain heavily affected, with more than 170 incidents reported across the network, including flooding, debris, and fallen trees. ScotRail says there will be “considerable disruption” throughout Saturday as teams work to clear lines and repair damage. Travellers are being urged to check services before setting off.

The Forth Road Bridge, Skye Bridge, Queensferry Crossing, and Clackmannanshire Bridge have all faced restrictions or closures, while CalMac Ferries has warned that many services will be disrupted or cancelled through the weekend.

Despite the calmer conditions in Dundee this afternoon, authorities are reminding people to stay cautious, avoid unnecessary travel, and keep updated with local warnings and closures.

13:00

Winds have eased across Dundee and Tayside after a wild night which saw gusts of up to 98mph recorded on the Tay Road Bridge. The bridge reopened early this morning following safety checks, though blustery conditions are expected to continue throughout the afternoon, with gusts around 40–45mph.

Across Scotland, an amber warning for wind remains in place for northern and western regions until 09:00 Saturday, while a yellow warning continues to cover Dundee and much of the east.

The Met Office says gusts of up to 95mph are still possible in the most exposed parts of the country. Transport Scotland is urging people to take extra care on the roads, with fallen debris, flooding and bridge restrictions causing ongoing disruption.

Nationally, Storm Amy has caused major travel problems across the UK. Thousands of homes have been left without power, with extensive damage to infrastructure and buildings.

In Scotland, ScotRail has cancelled many services due to fallen trees, flooding, and debris on the tracks, while ferry and air travel have also been affected.

According to reports from The Guardian and STV News, one person has died in Ireland as the storm continues to move across northern Europe.

While conditions in Dundee are improving, strong winds and showers will continue into the evening. Motorists are advised to drive with caution and check Tay Road Bridge updates before travelling.

11:26

🚨🚨🚨 The Dunhill Golf Championships have been suspended for a second day.

09:58

No service on CrossCountry at Edinburgh Waverley, at Glasgow Central, at Dundee and at Aberdeen due to Storm Amy.

09:13

Pictures of Dundee yesterday during the storm

09:00

Good morning everyone! Continuing coverage for now and will update here on everything going on today. Storm Amy has more or less passed however high winds are still forecast for later this morning.

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22:30

I’m closing coverage for the night. I will continue coverage tomorrow morning as the remnants of Storm Amy continue to affect Dundee!

21:08

Will the Tay Road Bridge be open by early morning?

The latest Met Office forecast shows winds easing from around 67mph tonight to about 39mph by 6am. That would take wind speeds back below the 45mph threshold, when the bridge is normally closed to double-decker buses but open to cars and single-deckers.

Bridge Control will only reopen once winds are consistently below restriction levels and a structural safety check has been carried out. If the forecast holds, it is likely the bridge will be open to most traffic by early morning – though restrictions could still be in place depending on the timing of checks.

Winds are expected to increase again later in the morning (around 40mph by 10am), so drivers should be prepared for further restrictions during the day.

20:53

🚐 Stagecoach announces updates after Tay Road Bridge closure

Stagecoach has confirmed a number of service changes this evening due to adverse weather:

🚫 Tay Road Bridge closed – a shuttle service is running every hour between Perth and Dundee while the closure is in place.

🚫 73 & 74 services – diverted via Easthaven due to a tree down on Carlogie Road.

✅ All other Dundee and Angus services not using the bridge are operating normal routes.

Further north, several Perth and Kinross routes are affected by fallen trees and high winds, with some suspensions in place.

19:02

🚨🚨🚨 BREAKING: Dunhill Golf Championships in St Andrews has been suspended

18:55

❌ TAY ROAD BRIDGE - CLOSED TO ALL VEHICLES

That’s the bridge now closed to all vehicles until further notice.

18:30

⚠️ TAY ROAD BRIDGE - FURTHER RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE

The bridge is now CLOSED to double-decker buses, high-sided vehicles and motorcyclists.

It remains open to cars and single-decker buses. Drivers should continue to follow official restriction advice.

18:01

Here is the latest at 6pm as conditions begin to worsen across the city:

• Tay Road Bridge – restrictions are now in place. The bridge is closed to double-decker buses, but remains open to other permitted vehicles.

• Yellow Warning in force – the official warning is now active, covering Dundee and much of Scotland through into Saturday.

  
  

• Winds picking up – gusts are becoming stronger across the city, with further increases expected this evening and overnight.

18:00

⚠️ YELLOW WARNING NOW IN EFFECT

16:30

Here’s a running list of closures & cancellations in Dundee / surrounding area so far, to keep all the updates in one place:

❌ Caird Park Fair (Horne’s Pleasure Fairs) — closed tonight (16:27)

❌ Dundee Dragon Wheelchair Sports Club — Saturday Sessions cancelled

❌ Botanic Garden, University of Dundee — closed all day Saturday

❌ ANGUSalive Countryside Adventure Activities — Aquapark, open water swimming and paddle hire cancelled

✅ Mills Observatory music night — still going ahead (no viewing)

If more come in, I’ll keep adding them here.

16:27

❌ CLOSURE – Horne’s Pleasure Fairs - Caird Park Fair

Horne’s Pleasure Fairs has confirmed the fair at Caird Park will be closed tonight in the interests of safety. They plan to reopen tomorrow, weather permitting.

16:21

Everything you need to know about Tay Road Bridge restrictions

The Tay Road Bridge has a strict high-wind strategy in place to keep drivers, cyclists and pedestrians safe. Restrictions depend on wind speeds, and the bridge will only reopen once winds are falling and a full safety check has been carried out.

Windspeed thresholds

🌬️ 45mph – Closed to double-decker buses.

🌬️ 60mph – Closed to all vehicles except cars and single-decker buses. Walkway closed to pedestrians and cyclists.

🌬️ 80mph – Closed to all vehicles.

After 80mph winds, the bridge will only reopen once winds have been falling for around 30 minutes, and a structural check confirms it is safe.

Who can cross at 60mph restrictions

• Cars without trailers or roof racks

• Standard transit-style vans with no modifications or raised roofs

• Single-decker buses (defined as 45–49 seats or low-floor 42 seats)

• Ambulances (depending on patient criticality and agreed with Bridge Control)

Who cannot cross at 60mph restrictions

• High-sided HGVs, articulated or rigid lorries, tippers and tankers

• Car transporters, furniture vans, curtain-sided vehicles

• Luton vans and transit vans with modifications or raised roofs

• Vehicles with trailers or caravans

• Motorcycles, cyclists, and 3-wheeled cars

When the bridge is restricted to cars and single-deckers only, the central walkway is closed to pedestrians and cyclists. Drivers are strongly advised to follow this restriction advice for their own safety and the safety of others.

16:08

✨ Mills Observatory – Event Update

The music night at Mills Observatory is still going ahead tomorrow. With it only being a yellow warning in place, the building is not expected to close.

However, there will be no telescope viewing, as the dome cannot be opened in high winds, but the music event itself should proceed as planned unless conditions worsen.

16:01

🚆 Dundee rail disruption earlier today

There were delays on Friday morning after an obstruction was reported in the Dock Street tunnel. Services north of Dundee were halted just after 6am due to metal debris on the line.

All routes were reopened by 8.20am, but knock-on disruption continued into the late morning with cancellations and delays affecting journeys between Dundee, Aberdeen, Inverness and Edinburgh/Glasgow.

ScotRail has confirmed services are now returning to normal, though some alterations remain possible.

This follows wider rail disruption expected later today as precautionary restrictions and closures are introduced ahead of high winds.

16:00

Here is the latest as we hit 4pm with the city prepares for worsening conditions later tonight:

• Tay Road Bridge remains open with no restrictions, though measures are expected to be introduced later this evening as the warning comes into effect.

• Several events and activities have already been cancelled or closed across the region, including ANGUSalive outdoor sessions, Dundee Dragon Wheelchair Sports Club’s Saturday activities, and the Botanic Garden on Saturday.

• Rail and bus operators are advising of disruption and delays, with ScotRail introducing speed restrictions from 19:00 Friday and Ember warning of possible local delays.

12:33

⚠️ Update – ANGUSalive Countryside Adventure Activities

ANGUSalive has confirmed the following cancellations this weekend:

❌ All Aquapark sessions on Friday 4, Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October

❌ Friday evening open water swimming

❌ Saturday and Sunday paddle sports hire

Refunds or rescheduling options will be available. Visitors to Countryside Parks are asked to take extra care.

12:32

❌ CLOSURE – Botanic Garden, University of Dundee

The Botanic Garden will be closed all day on Saturday 4 October. It is expected to reopen on Sunday after inspection by the duty gardener.

12:30

❌ CANCELLED – Dundee Dragon Wheelchair Sports Club – Saturday Sessions

Saturday sessions at Dawson Park have been cancelled in the interests of safety. The club looks forward to welcoming everyone back next week.

11:13

🚍 UPDATE – Xplore Dundee update on Storm Amy

“All our services are currently running as normal. We’ll continue to monitor the situation and share updates throughout the day.

For the latest information, visit 👉 https://www.xploredundee.com/service-updates

Take care out there! 🌧️🚌”

09:53

❌ CLOSURE - HMS Unicorn

“Unfortunately, HMS Unicorn will be closed today due to a drop in our gangway. For health and safety reasons, we cannot welcome visitors onboard at this time. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

📧 For any enquiries, please contact enquiries@hmsunicorn.org.uk

📞 Or call us on 01382 200900

2 October

22:32

🚍 UPDATE – Ember announces update on Storm Amy

Ember has confirmed that all services are currently expected to run during the storm on Friday and Saturday. However, there may be local delays or stop cancellations due to weather and road conditions.

Passengers will be contacted directly if their service is affected. The latest updates will be posted at ember.to.

22:29

🚝 UPDATE – ScotRail announces update on Storm Amy

ScotRail has announced that while major line closures will mainly affect the Highlands and west, services through Dundee will still face disruption. From 19:00 Friday, speed restrictions will be introduced on all open routes, including the Edinburgh – Dundee – Aberdeen line.

Trains will continue to run but are expected to take longer, with some alterations or cancellations possible. Disruption could carry into Saturday and Sunday while checks are carried out for fallen trees, flooding, or damage.

Tickets for Friday 3 October can also be used today, Saturday or Sunday instead. Passengers are urged to check the ScotRail app or website before travelling.

20:36

❌ CANCELLATION – National Autistic Society coffee morning

“Due to the storm incoming and the weather warning I have decided to cancel both the coffee morning and the girls group in Arbroath tomorrow. Sorry for the inconvenience but safety must always come first, see you all next time.”

20:35

Setting up the page ahead of tomorrow. Storm Amy – what are the threats and what does it mean for Dundee?

Storm Amy is due to move across Scotland from Friday evening into Saturday, bringing strong winds and periods of heavy rain.

Dundee sits within the yellow weather warning zone, which means while the city will avoid the worst of the storm, it could still face disruptive conditions.

Travel may be affected, particularly on trains and exposed roads, while heavy showers could lead to surface water flooding in parts of the city.

Residents are advised to prepare for blustery conditions, secure loose items, and keep up to date with local forecasts.