Storm Amy to bring wind and rain warnings across the country

Met Éireann has said Storm Amy will bring windy and rainy conditions across the country on Thursday and Friday.

There will be a status yellow rain warning in place for all of Connacht, Munster, Cavan, Donegal, and Longford from 6 am until 8 pm on Thursday.

Met Éireann has warned of localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions.

On Friday, there will be a status yellow wind warning in place for the entire country, as the UK Met Office issued the warning for Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone, and Derry too.

Storm Amy may lead to disruption during Friday evening and overnight, and there may be difficult travelling conditions, debris, and some fallen trees are possible.

⚠️Status Yellow Wind Warning Issued for Ireland⚠️

➡️Storm Amy: Strong to near gale force & gusty southwesterly winds.

⏲️Valid: 12:00 Fri 3rd Oct to 00:00 Sat 4th Oct.

ℹ️Stay up-to-date with the latest warnings at: https://t.co/LDVwyr2WIG pic.twitter.com/Z7yznLCqCY

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) October 1, 2025

Wednesday will see scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle, most persistent in the west and north.

There will be longer dry spells in the east and south with occasional bright breaks. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees in moderate to fresh southerly winds.

Wednesday night will see outbreaks of rain becoming widespread once again.

The rain will turn heavier in the west and southwest by morning. Another mild night with the lowest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees.

Thursday will be wet and blustery with widespread heavy rain, possibly leading to localised flooding.

Southerly winds will increase fresh and gusty through the day, strong at times near coasts. Highest temperatures of 13 to 17 degrees.