Status orange rain warning for Kerry as Storm Amy set to bring wind and rain nationwide

Met Éireann has updated the rain warning for Co Kerry to status orange on Thursday, while a status yellow rain warning has been issued for all of Connacht, Munster, Cavan, Donegal, and Longford.

The status orange and yellow rain warnings will be in place from 6am to 8pm on Thursday.

Met Éireann has warned Storm Amy will bring localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions, with Kerry set to experience heavy rainfall and more difficult travelling conditions than the rest of the country.

Then on Friday there will be a status yellow wind warning in place for the entire country, as the UK Met Office issued the warning for Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone, and Derry too.

Storm Amy may lead to disruption during Friday evening and overnight, and there may be difficult travelling conditions, debris, and some fallen trees are possible.

⚠️Status Yellow Wind Warning Issued for Ireland⚠️

➡️Storm Amy: Strong to near gale force & gusty southwesterly winds.

⏲️Valid: 12:00 Fri 3rd Oct to 00:00 Sat 4th Oct.

ℹ️Stay up-to-date with the latest warnings at: https://t.co/LDVwyr2WIG pic.twitter.com/Z7yznLCqCY

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) October 1, 2025

Road safety

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads over the next few days as a result of the weather warnings.

Road users in areas affected by the orange warning (Co Kerry) are recommended to check local traffic and weather conditions before setting out on a journey.

The following advice is being given to road users on foot of the weather warnings.

• Drivers need to slow down and allow a greater braking distance between themselves and the vehicle in front in wet weather conditions. This is especially important on high-speed roads such as dual carriageways and motorways where there is increased danger of aquaplaning;
• Take special care when driving behind goods vehicles, as they generate a considerable amount of spray, which reduces your visibility;
• Hold back to where you can see their mirrors;
• If the road ahead is flooded, choose another route. Do not attempt to drive through it. Flooded roads that appear shallow could be deeper than you think. The verge may have subsided and there may also be trees or branches that have fallen that may not be visible;
• Road users should always follow recommended routes and obey signs closing roads to traffic that have been put there by the local council or An Garda Síochána;
• After going through water, drive slowly with your foot on the brake pedal for a short distance - this helps to dry the brakes;
• Be Safe. Be Seen. Drive with dipped headlights at all times to ensure that you are visible and that you can see other road users;
• Beware of objects being blown out onto the road. Expect the unexpected;
• Watch out for falling/fallen debris on the road and vehicles veering across the road;
• Control of a vehicle may be affected by strong cross winds. High-sided vehicles and motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable to strong winds;
• Drivers should allow extra space between themselves and vulnerable road users such as cyclists and motorcyclists as they may be blown off course by strong winds;
• Drive with dipped headlights at all times.