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Storm Amy: Orange Wind Warning for Five Western Counties
Storm Amy, linked to Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda, will bring gale force winds and heavy rain causing power outages and travel disruptions, with gusts up to 70 mph expected, Met Éireann said.
- On Friday, Met Éireann issued a Status Orange wind warning for five counties—Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo—from 2pm to 10pm.
- Storm Amy, the season's first named storm, is linked to remnants of Hurricane Humberto and will impact Ireland on Friday.
- Winds will strengthen during the afternoon, with westerly gusts of 50-60mph widely and 60-70mph in exposed coastal areas; between 2pm and 8pm, force 11 winds may occur.
- Residents face likely power outages and fallen trees, with damage to power lines and very difficult travelling conditions expected on Friday; marine warnings upgraded to Status Red from Loop Head to Fair Head, while ferry services altered by Isle of Man Steam Packet Company.
- Heavy rain may bring up to 50mm across many areas, with Met Éireann warning localised flooding and river rises possible, while some counties could see up to 90 millimeters before conditions ease from Sunday.
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