A Status Orange wind warning for counties Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo has just come into place, and will be in place until 8am.<\/p>\n
Met \u00c9ireann said it could cause further damage to already weakened structures, lead to fallen trees, damage power lines and cause possible power outages.<\/p>\n
It will also cause very difficult travelling conditions and possible wave overtopping.<\/p>\n
A Status Yellow rain warning is also in place for Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo.<\/p>\n
Though the worst of Storm Amy has now passed, Met \u00c9ireann Status Yellow wind warnings are still in effect for counties Clare, Kerry, Galway, Mayo, Louth, Dublin and Wicklow.<\/p>\n
They will be in place until noon.<\/p>\n
Similar advisories apply to Northern Ireland until midnight.<\/p>\n
ESB Networks crews will begin recommencing efforts to restore electricity to over 120,000 customers who have lost power as a result of Storm Amy.<\/p>\n
There are pockets of power outages in most parts of the country this morning, but the impact is being felt most in Connacht and in the border counties.<\/p>\n
ESB networks personnel, backed up by partner contractors, are being deployed to assess the damage and restore supply.<\/p>\n
The company says it will update estimated restoration times on its powercheck.ie website.<\/p>\n
People are being advised to report any issues and to stay well clear of any fallen trees or poles, which could be concealing live wires.<\/p>\n