In the wake of Hurricane Humberto, Storm Amy will disrupt the skies in Normandy this weekend. Strong winds are expected, with gusts of 60 to 80 km/h.
A severe weather warning for strong winds is forecast for the Channel and North Sea coast from Friday 3 October 2025 in the afternoon until Sunday 5 October in the early morning.
This storm comes straight from the violent Amy, born from the remains of ex-Hurricane Humberto, which is expected to hit the British Isles.
‘The north of Scotland is bracing itself for a real “weather bomb” this weekend, with an explosive depression named Amy, winds close to 200 km/h and rough seas,’ says The Weather Channel.
The intensity of this disturbance is also expected to affect the French coastline along the English Channel. Friday is therefore expected to be rainy, with precipitation moving inland during the day, according to Météo France. Moderate rainfall is forecast across much of the north-western half of the country during the day.
Gusts of 60 to 80 km/h expected in Normandy
The wind is expected to pick up overnight from Friday to Saturday on the Channel coast. Gusts of 60 to 80 km/h are forecast. Moderate rainfall is also expected. Normandy is on yellow alert for winds and thunderstorms on Saturday 4 October 2025.
‘In addition, from Tuesday 7 October to Friday 10 October inclusive, tidal coefficients of over 100 (maximum coefficient: 110) are expected on the Channel and North Sea coast,’ said the North Sea and Channel Maritime Prefecture in a statement.
The maritime prefect is calling for the utmost caution from all sea users, particularly those who will be fishing on foot or walking along the coastline subject to the tide.
Before going to the beach or walking along the coast, it is therefore strongly recommended that you:
- Before going out to sea or along the coast, check the weather forecast, tide coefficients and tide times, and if necessary, ask for an explanation of what this means in practical terms;
- Do not go out alone and inform your friends and family of your intentions in advance (location, time of departure and, if possible, time of return);
- Have a means of communication to alert the emergency services at sea (a charged mobile phone placed in a waterproof pocket to call 196, or via channel 16 on VHF);
- Stay close to a retreat point and keep a visual reference point on the coast (as the tide rises, it can significantly alter your perception of your surroundings).
- Choose beaches and coastal areas that are supervised by a beach lifeguard and comply with regulations prohibiting swimming, water sports and recreational boating.
- Reminder: If you are the victim of or witness to an incident at sea, contact the emergency services by telephone on 196 or on channel 16 on your VHF radio.