Storm Amy: First Named Storm of Season Brings Strong Winds to Cork
Storm Amy to bring strong winds to Cork from Friday midday. Secure loose items and expect difficult travelling conditions until Saturday.
Met Éireann has issued a yellow wind warning for Cork and most of Ireland as Storm Amy, the first named storm of the 2025/2026 season, approaches the country this Friday.
The national weather service issued the alert at 11:26 this morning, warning of strong to near gale force and gusty southwesterly winds that will affect 26 counties across Ireland.
The warning comes into effect at midday on Friday, 3 October, and will remain in place until midnight on Saturday, 4 October.
Cork residents should prepare for difficult travelling conditions as the storm passes through. Met Éireann has warned that debris and loose objects may be displaced, with some fallen trees possible during the worst of the winds.
The yellow warning affects Cork along with Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Leitrim, Laois, Limerick, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary, Waterford, Westmeath, Wexford, and Wicklow.
As the first named storm of the season, Storm Amy marks an early start to what could be an active period of Atlantic weather systems. Named storms are assigned by Met Éireann, the UK Met Office, and KNMI (the Dutch national weather service) when they are forecast to have the potential to cause medium or high impacts.
Motorists should exercise caution on exposed routes, particularly coastal roads and higher ground. Those with trampolines, garden furniture, or other outdoor items should secure them ahead of Friday's onset.
Cork Airport has not issued any travel advisories at this time, but passengers travelling on Friday should check with their airlines for potential disruptions.
The storm's arrival on a Friday will affect weekend plans for many across Cork, though conditions are expected to improve by Saturday morning once the system moves through.
