National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management statement on Storm Amy
- Published on: 2 October 2025
- Last updated on: 2 October 2025
Local response teams preparing for challenging conditions in affected counties
The National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management (NDFEM), Met Éireann and relevant agencies met this afternoon to discuss the weather warnings associated with Storm Amy which will affect Ireland’s weather tonight, tomorrow and into Saturday.
Met Éireann is predicting strong winds up to gale force in some cases and heavy rain across the country, which could lead to localised flooding, travel disruption, fallen trees and possible power outages.
Met Éireann weather warnings currently in place:
- Status Orange Winds Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, and Sligo. Near gale force to gale force and very gusty southwest to west winds, damage to power lines and possible power outages, very difficult travelling conditions and possible wave overtopping.Valid from Friday 3/10/2025 14:00 to Friday 3/10/2025 22:00.
- Status Orange rain warning in place for Kerry until 8pm this evening. A Status Yellow rain warning is also in place for Cavan, Donegal, Munster, Connacht, Longford until 8pm this evening.
- Status Yellow wind warning in place for Donegal, Leitrim, and Sligo. Strong to near gale force westerly winds continuing with spells of heavy rain with localised flooding, difficult travelling conditions, debris, loose objects displaced and some fallen trees possible. Valid Saturday 4/10/2025 00:00 to Saturday 4/10/2025 12:00.
- Status Yellow Rainfall in place for Galway and Kerry. Further spells of heavy rain with flooding and difficult travelling conditions. Valid Friday 3/10/2025 09:00 to Friday 3/10/2025 15:00.
- Status Yellow Wind Dublin, Louth, and Wicklow. Strong to near gale force westerly winds for a time, difficult travelling conditions, debris, loose objects displaced and some fallen trees possible. Valid Saturday 4/10/2025 06:00 to 4/10/2025 12:00.
The NDFEM will continue to liaise with Met Éireann and monitor the situation to coordinate an appropriate response. On the ground, Local Authority Severe Weather Assessment Teams (SWATs) will continue to monitor conditions locally and Local Authorities have their emergency response teams in place, ready to respond where and when necessary.
PUBLIC ADVICE
Keith Leonard, National Director of the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management, emphasised:
“It is quite clear that we will have challenging weather conditions at local level in many counties. Local Authority severe weather teams are activated and are preparing for the storm’s approach.
“For those in areas affected, I would advise they pay attention to their local conditions and members of the public should monitor Met Éireann’s ongoing advice and act accordingly. Even after the storm has passed, there is a possibility of road flooding or fallen trees so drivers are urged to take care in the aftermath of the storm.
“For all members of the public, whatever part of the country you are in, rain and winds will be a factor overnight and early tomorrow. I would urge you to stay away from coastal areas during this period and to heed the appeal from the Irish Coast Guard for people to ‘Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry”.
The NDFEM will continue to meet throughout this period.
Further public safety advice includes:
- Orange warnings; the public are advised in those orange areas, to limit travel to essential journeys and shelter in place as much as possible. Essential services operators will continue to operate subject to advice from Met Éireann on prevailing local conditions.
- If travel is necessary, take additional care when driving and lookout for pedestrians and cyclists
- The forecasted winds have the capacity to bring severe, destructive and damaging gusts, be aware of the dangers of fallen trees and power lines.
- High seas; the public are advised to stay away from coastal areas during this period. The Irish Coast Guard are appealing to people to “Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry”.
- There is a potential for wave overtopping and tidal flooding in low-lying, exposed Atlantic coastal areas. In addition to this, the Storm Amy may also bring localised heavy showers, which in turn may lead to localised surface flooding, which may prevail into Saturday.
- The Electricity network may be impacted, the public are advised to prepare for the arrival of the storm including ensuring their mobile phone is fully charged to enable communication.
- Monitor Met Éireann forecasts and/or visit https://www.met.ie/ for the most up to date information. Information is also available across the Met Éireann App, social media platforms (@meteireann) and other news media sources.
- ESB Networks is highlighting the dangers posed by fallen live wires and is advising the public and the emergency services to stay away from these fallen cables and to report such cases to it immediately. ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1800 372 999. The public can monitor www.PowerCheck.ie. In regards to power restoration times.
- Uisce Éireann customers can check the website and social media channels for updates and to get in touch with any issues or concerns via their 24/7 customer care centre at 1800 278 278. The public can also sign up online to our free text alert system to get regular updates about their local supplies - see www.water.ie.
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