Yellow Weather Warning issued for Storm Amy in County Longford

Yellow Rainfall and Wind Warnings 

A Yellow Rainfall Warning is in place for County Longford, Cavan, Donegal, Munster and Connacht until 8pm today Thursday, 2 October when there will be widespread rain, heavy at times. There is the potential for localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions.

There is a Yellow Wind Warning for Ireland from noon to midnight on Friday, 3 October where Storm Amy will bring strong to near gale force and gusty south-westerly winds. There is potential for difficult travelling conditions, debris, loose objects becoming displaced, and the chance of some fallen trees is possible.

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 a free text alert system to get regular updates about their local supplies - see www.water.ie. 

Further information is available at the following links:

https://www.rsa.ie

https://www.met.ie

https://www.esbnetworks.ie