STORM TRACKER: Follow 'Storm Amy' as it bears down on Ireland amid brutal forecast
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06 Sept 2025
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06 Sept 2025
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Orange wind warning has been issued.
A wind warning for Laois has been upgraded to status orange ahead of the arrival of Storm Darragh.
Met Eireann is warning of very strong and gusty northwest winds with fallen trees, damage to power lines, very difficult travelling conditions and possible damage to temporary structures.
The wind warning will be in place from 10pm on Friday night, December 6 to 10am on Saturday.
Meanwhile a yellow wind warning will also be in place in Laois from 3pm on Friday to 3pm on Saturday.
The National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management (NDFEM), Met Éireann and other stakeholders met on Thursday to discuss Storm Darragh.
Keith Leonard, National Director of the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management, advised the public:
“Most of the country will be impacted by strong winds and everyone should take extra care. In particular, this storm may bring dangerous travelling conditions. Strong winds can make driving conditions hazardous, especially for more vulnerable road users such as cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists and high-sided vehicles, and road users should pay particular attention to the risk posed by fallen trees and flying debris. There is also potential for localised flooding in some areas, so it’s important to remember to never drive through flooded roads, as the depth of the water can be deceiving.
"I would also urge the public to stay away from coastal areas during this period and to heed the appeal from the Irish Coast Guard for people to ‘Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry’.”
ESB Networks is highlighting the dangers posed by fallen live wires and is advising the public and the emergency services to stay away from these fallen cables and to report such cases to it immediately. ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1800 372 999. The public can monitor www.PowerCheck.ie regarding power restoration times.
People are advised to ensure their mobile phone is fully charged to enable communication and also to monitor Met Éireann forecasts and / or visit www.met.ie/ for the most up to date information
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