"Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange rain warning for Co Kerry, with the storm due to batter the west coast. The warning came into force at 6am today and will remain in place until 8pm. A Status Yellow thunderstorm warning has also been extended to all counties in Connacht, where lightning damage is possible until 2pm. Storm Amy will bring very ­difficult travel conditions and is expected to cause flooding in Kerry, with the potential for further localised flooding in other counties."
"Separately, a wind warning in place for counties Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo has been upgraded to a Status Orange tomorrow from 2pm until 10pm due to "near gale force to gale force". Fallen trees, damage to power lines and possible power outages, very difficult travelling conditions and possible wave overtopping are among the potential impacts. The rest of the country will be under a Status Yellow wind warning from 12pm tomorrow until 12am on Saturday."
Status Orange rain warning is in force for County Kerry from 6am to 8pm due to heavy rain. A Status Yellow thunderstorm warning covers all Connacht counties with lightning possible until 2pm. Storm Amy is expected to cause flooding in Kerry, localised flooding elsewhere, and very difficult travel conditions. Schools in Kerry will decide locally about opening times and bus operations. Gardaí have urged extreme care. Status Yellow rain warnings cover Cavan, Donegal, Longford, Munster and Connacht until 8pm. A wind warning for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo upgrades to Status Orange tomorrow 2pm–10pm for near-gale to gale-force winds, risking fallen trees, power damage, outages and wave overtopping. The rest of the country has a Status Yellow wind warning from 12pm tomorrow to midnight Saturday.
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