Updates:
Thursday, October 2nd
9.16am – Extensive flooding reported on several routes around Clare while surface has also been reported on the M18 and N18 as well as other national primary routes.
Motorists are advised to slow down and drive with extreme caution.
9.10am – Status Red Storm Warning for Clare coastline.
The alert, which will come into effect at 2.00pm this Friday – remaining in place until 8.00pm, will affect coastal waters from Loop Head to Rossan Point to Fair Head.
Met Éireann says that southwest to west winds may reach violent storm force 11 at times.
Storm Amy is forecast to hit Ireland over the coming resulting in Status Yellow wind and rain warnings being issued for Thursday and Friday.
Met Éireann has issued two weather warnings which will affect Co Clare in the coming days.
A Status Yellow – Rain Warning has been issued for all of Munster including Clare as well as for Cavan, Donegal, Connacht and Longford.
Widespread rain, heavy at times is expected from 6.00am on Thursday, through the day until 8.00pm.
The likely impacts include localised flooding possible and difficult travelling conditions
Meanwhile, a Status Yellow – Wind Warning has been issued for all of Ireland
Storm Amy is expected to bring strong to near gale force and gusty southwesterly winds.
The potential impacts of the storm include difficult travelling conditions; debris and loose objects displaced while trees could also be toppled.
This warning will take effect from midday on Friday and remain in place until midnight.
*Kerry has already been upgraded to Status Orange Rain Warning.
