STATUS RED weather warning issued as Storm Amy set to cause damage

'Damage to power lines' and 'fallen trees' are expected in several counties.

Having being named by the UK Met Office earlier this week, the storm made landfall in Ireland on Friday (3 October), bringing "strong to near gale force" winds.

And on Friday afternoon, Met Éireann published the red warning for the Ulster county, which is scheduled to take effect from 4pm to 6pm that day.

"Storm Amy: Extremely strong and gusty southwest winds," the alert reads.

"Impacts: Fallen trees, damage to power lines, dangerous travelling conditions, structural damage, wave overtopping."

People in Donegal have been urged to "shelter in place" and "not move around".

Amber and Orange wind warnings have been issued by Met Éireann and the UK Met Office for the counties Antrim, Clare, Derry, Donegal, Fermanagh and Tyrone, as well as the entire province of Connacht.

The Met Éireann Orange alert reads: "Near gale force to gale force and very gusty southwest to west winds.

"Impacts: Fallen trees, damage to power lines and possible power outages, very difficult travelling conditions and possible wave overtopping."

Several other Yellow rain and wind warnings have been issued for Ireland. You can read about these on Met Éireann's website.