Storm Amy Triggers Orange Wind Warnings in Northern France with Gusts Up to 130 km/h

Storm Amy, which caused a fatality in Ireland before reaching France, has prompted Météo-France to issue orange wind warnings for six departments in northern France as of October 4, 2025. The alert covers five departments in the Hauts-de-France region—Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Somme, Aisne, and Oise—and the Seine-Maritime department. Amy is expected to bring powerful gusts of 100 to 130 km/h along the Manche coast and 90 to 110 km/h inland, with peak winds expected around midday and a calming trend forecast for early evening. Damage has already been reported in the Somme, where a house was severely damaged in Hervilly-Montigny, between Péronne and Saint-Quentin. The storm initially impacted Galway, Ireland, causing one death, significant power outages, flight cancellations, school closures, and localized flooding. Météo-France emphasizes that the northern half of France is the main area affected by this "weather bomb," requiring vigilance for strong winds and related impacts.