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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Strong winds are on course to hit Donegal ahead of the festive season.
A status yellow weather warning has been issued for Donegal this Thursday.
Status Yellow - Wind warning for Donegal⚠️
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) December 19, 2023
On Thursday - Strong and gusty west to northwest winds
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High waves also
Potential impacts:
Localised travel disruption
Wave overtopping on the coast
Valid: 00:00 Thursday 21/12/2023 to 23:30 Thursday 21/12/2023 pic.twitter.com/z7WjcYHbl8
The national forecaster said wind alerts can disrupt travel. Many people will be hoping to travel home during the Christmas period.
There is also a risk of wave overtopping onto the coast so island communities will need to consider their travel ahead of schedule.
The wind is expected to strike at midnight and last until 23.30 on Thursday.
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