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Storm Amy is gaining strength off the UK coastline with "definite cyclogenesis taking place" a meteorologist has cautioned - a phenomenon also recognised as a weather bomb.

The storm's wind gusts are predicted to hit speeds of up to 100mph this evening, with multiple yellow and amber alerts issued nationwide.

Current weather charts indicate Storm Amy will primarily impact Northern Ireland and North-West Scotland, though powerful winds and torrential rainfall could be experienced throughout the UK.

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The Met Office's amber weather alerts signal a threat to life, prompting British Weather Services' senior meteorologist Jim Dale to urge caution amongst the public.

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