"Met Éireann has issued Status Orange wind warnings for some western and northern counties that are likely to bear the brunt of the first named storm of the autumn-winter season. The alerts were issued for Galway, Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo, and will run from 2pm-10pm today. A Status Yellow wind warning will be in place for the rest of Ireland from midday until midnight today as Storm Amy passes."
"Keith Leonard, national director of the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management, said: "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.""
Met Éireann has issued Status Orange wind warnings for Galway, Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo from 2pm-10pm and a Status Yellow for the rest of Ireland from midday to midnight as Storm Amy passes. A Status Red marine warning covers Loop Head to Rossan Point and Fair Head with winds potentially reaching storm force 11 off western and northern coasts. Wind gusts could exceed 100km/h in coastal areas and damaging gusts are expected well inland. Transport networks will face significant disruption. ESB Networks, emergency services and local authorities have crews on standby and the public are urged to avoid exposed coasts and monitor official advice.
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