Yellow weather warning issued for Roscommon ahead of Storm Amy

The weather warnings advise road users of difficult travelling conditions
Yellow weather warning issued for Roscommon ahead of Storm Amy

The Road Safety Authority is advising motorists to exercise caution. Pic: iStock

Road users in County Roscommon are being advised by the Road Safety Authority to exercise caution over the next few days as Storm Amy approaches.

Met Eireann has issued a yellow rainfall warning for Cavan, Donegal, Munster, Connacht and Longford from 6 a.m.-8 p.m. on Thursday when there will be widespread rain, which will be heavy at times. 

There is also potential for localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions.

There is an orange rainfall warning for Kerry from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday when there may be heavy spells of rain. Flooding can be expected along with very difficult travelling conditions.

There is also a yellow wind warning for the whole of Ireland from noon to midnight on Friday where Storm Amy will bring strong to near gale force and gusty south-westerly winds. 

There is potential for difficult travelling conditions, debris, loose objects becoming displaced and the chance of some fallen trees is possible.

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