STORM AMY MAYO LIVE: Follow all updates as heavy rainfall and high winds continue across the county

Welcome to the live feed of updates from Mayo on the effect of Storm Amy in the county.

Here, we'll keep you informed of all the happenings within County Mayo due to the Status Yellow Weather Warning, as well as the Status Red Warning for the coast.

6:31 PM: We close the live updates for Storm Amy for now

Everybody stay safe!

5:27 PM: HELP ON THE WAY

Mayo County Council announce that a contractor is on their way to remove the fallen trees on the R312.

5:23 PM: MULTIPLE TREES TOPPLED 

Storm Amy takes effect as multiple trees toppled around county.

There have been numerous incidents of the Status Orange Weather Warning causing chaos across the county.

READ MORE: Storm Amy takes effect as multiple trees toppled around county

5:10 PM: ROAD FLOODED IN BALLINROBE

- Road flooded at Duffy's Corner on the Ballinrobe to Clonbur Road.
- The road is passable with care. pic.twitter.com/atCnFCzBzB

— Mayo County Council (@MayoCoCo) October 3, 2025

5:02 PM: FALLEN TREE IN WESTPORT

A tree has fallen on the Mill Street Carpark in Westport.

4:52 PM: DECISION ON MAYO LGFA FIXTURES

After Mayo GAA decided to cancel all matches for the weekend due to Storm Amy and its aftermath, all eyes turned on the LGFA as the junior and intermediate county championship finals are originally due to take place in Hastings Insurance MacHale Park this Saturday.

READ MORE: Mayo LGFA make Championship finals decision as Storm Amy rages

4:46 PM: Irish Rail issue update as Mayo train delayed by Storm Amy

The heavy-hitting impact of Storm Amy on Mayo has left a big mark on roads around the county, with fallen trees, heavy debris, and localised flooding some of the many issues felt by people from east to west and north to south.

The train network, like many other facets of society in the county, has suffered from the high winds across the county in recent hours.

A report has come in by Irish Rail about delays. 

READ MORE: Irish Rail issue update as Mayo train delayed by Storm Amy

4:29 PM: VIDEO SHOWS STORM AMY IN ERRIS

#StormAmy winds kicking in now on Ellybay,Erris peninsula pic.twitter.com/zQ4bpP7pMz

— Fergus Sweeney (@FergusMaSuibhne) October 3, 2025

4:09 PM: GAA PITCH UNDER WATER

Clonbur GAA pitch, just 6km from Cong, is under water due to heavy rainfall as a result of Storm Amy.

3:59 PM: VIDEO OF TRUCK BLOWN OFF ROAD

As the wind caused by Storm Amy is picking up, traffic in Mayo gets more dangerous.

A truck was blown off the road outside Bellacorick. 

WATCH: Truck blown off Mayo road ended up in ditch

3:40 PM: WERE MAYO GAA RIGHT TO CALL OFF MATCHES? 

The decision by Mayo GAA to cancel all matches for the upcoming weekend due to health and safety concerns was made Friday lunchtime.

There might be differing views on that by some, as Storm Amy will have well passed by tomorrow. 

What do you think?

VOTE HERE: OPINION POLL: Were Mayo GAA right to call off all matches this weekend?

3:22 PM: THOUSANDS OF POWER OUTAGES REPORTED

ESB are reporting outages across the whole county as the wind due to Storm Amy intensifies.

Basically all areas across Mayo are affected, with outages affecting customers in Louisburgh, Achill, Ballyhaunis, Ardnaree, Belmullet, Claremorris, Crossmolina and other places.

READ MORE: Thousands of power outages reported in Mayo due to Storm Amy

2:51 PM: DRIVERS FACING TOUGH CONDITIONS

The main Lahardane-Crossmolina road flooded already earlier today. Photo sent in to us.

It's a difficult day out there for drivers.

2:41 PM: VIDEO OF TREES FALLING ON ROAD

A video has been sent in, showing the dangerous situation on Glenisland Road:

WATCH: Trees block road and sway dangerously as Storm Amy hits Mayo

2:10 PM: ROAD AT GLENHEST CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

1:30 PM: BREAKING: DECISION MADE ON GAA MATCHES

There has been speculation across the day as to whether or not the ties would go ahead.

Mayo GAA have moved swiftly and have taken action to ensure players and supporters know soon enough.

READ HERE: Mayo GAA make decision on weekend games due to Storm Amy

1:13 PM: EMERGENCY SERVICES AT SCENE OF COLLISION

A section of the route has been closed, with motorists advised to take alternative routes.

An Garda Síochána in Mayo are attending the scene of a single-vehicle collision.

READ MORE: Emergency services at scene of Mayo road traffic collision

12:49 PM: RAIN MAY CLEAR BUT WIND WILL INCREASE

Popular weather account @CarlowWeather has an important message up:

Friday midday update with over 39mm of rain in West and winds gusting up to 90kmh. #StormAmy is still developing and while rain will clear winds are going increase to some severe gusts. pic.twitter.com/FNkpy4RM6c

— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) October 3, 2025

12:40 PM: WILL MAYO GAA CLUB MATCHES GO AHEAD?

A big soccer match and a flight have already been cancelled as Mayo gets to grips with the conditions.

The county is one of those being worst impacted by the Status Yellow and Orange warnings, and the sporting sphere is also being impacted by the wind and rain. So far, one soccer fixture has fallen by the wayside.

It's a big weekend ahead as there are semi-finals and relegation battles on across the county.

READ MORE: When will Mayo GAA make decision on fixtures?

12:28 PM: WIND GROWING IN FORCE

12:22 PM: WHERE ARE POWER OUTAGES IN MAYO?

The ESB warns: High windsare expected to cause damage to electricity infrastructure, particularly in counties like Mayo, which are under Met Éireann’s Status Orange wind warning.

A statement reads: "Stay Safe, Stay Clear of fallen electricity wires."

Report any damage to the network by calling 1800 372 999.

Check power outages: UPDATE: Where are power outages in Mayo due to Storm Amy?

11:56 AM: KNOCK AIRPORT IMPACTED

Ireland West Airport schedule impacted by conditions: The airport has seen its outbound flights suffer due to the storm with Met Éireann issuing warnings.

READ HERE: Knock Airport impacted by Storm Amy

11:49 AM: CURRENT SITUATION

#StormAmy in Mayo. The view out of our offices in Westport... pic.twitter.com/2JuVZpRF40

— The Mayo News (@themayonews) October 3, 2025

11:31 AM: STAY VIGILANT IN COASTAL AREAS 

Water Safety Ireland urges: “Storm Amy will bring very challenging and dangerous conditions to coastal and inland areas. We are asking everyone to be extra vigilant."

A list with key advice has been published by Water Safety Ireland.

Find the full list here: KEY ADVICE: Water Safety Ireland issue warning as Storm Amy hits Mayo

11:20 AM: EMERGENCY SERVICES MAY BE DELAYED

The HSE has sent out a warning:

Emergency services may face delays during #StormAmy.

Only call 112 or 999 in life-threatening emergencies. For minor illness or injury, consider all healthcare options so you can get the right care, from the right place.

A reminder to everyone to remain cautious, stay safe… pic.twitter.com/xY4CsGMX0A

— HSE Ireland (@HSELive) October 3, 2025

11:13 AM: EXACT TIME FOR MAYO WEATHER WARNING

11:01 AM: SEND YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS

Do you spot any flooded areas? Fallen trees? 

Send your photos and/or videos and tell us exactly where you took the photo.

Send them to: editor@mayonews.ie

10:55 AM: STAY AWAY FROM COASTAL AREAS

The forecasted winds have the capacity to bring severe, destructive and damaging gusts, be aware of the dangers of fallen trees and power lines.

High seas; the public are advised to stay away from coastal areas during this period.

The Irish Coast Guard are appealing to people to “Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry”. There is a potential for wave overtopping and tidal flooding in low-lying, exposed Atlantic coastal areas.

Mayo County Council point out: Storm Amy may also bring localised heavy showers, which in turn may lead to localised surface flooding, which may prevail into Saturday.

10.20 AM: FLOOD TRACKER ONLINE

Pic: Paul Mealey

The county is suffering from heavy rainfall after Met Éireann issued weather warnings for the region.

We have a flood tracker for you that you can check: HOW TO TRACK WHICH AREAS IN MAYO ARE FLOODED? 

10 AM: TRAVEL ADVICE

Weather Warnings for Mayo are now in place as Storm Amy approaches, with a Status Orange Wind Warning in effect from 2pm later today until 10pm tonight (October 3rd).

Mayo County Council says: "The public are advised in those orange areas, to limit travel to essential journeys and shelter in place as much as possible.

Essential services operators will continue to operate subject to advice from Met Éireann on prevailing local conditions.
If travel is necessary, take additional care when driving and lookout for pedestrians and cyclists."

--- FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 ---

6 PM: MAYO SOCCER FEELS FORCE OF STORM AMY

READ MORE: Fresh update on status of Mayo soccer games due to Storm Amy

5 PM: MAYO SCHOOL ANNOUNCES CLOSURE

One West Mayo school has announced it is to close tomorrow due to Storm Amy. 

Choláiste Pobail Acla will close tomorrow "in the interest of student health and safety", Jason Ó Mongáin, Príomhoide Choláiste Pobail Acla, posted online. 

Other schools in Mayo are actively monitoring the situation and following the guidance of the Be Winter Ready protocols, which state:

"The decision to close a school or Early Learning Centre rests with the setting’s management authority taking into consideration the full guidance and direction available from the principal response agencies, especially An Garda Síochána. Any decision to close is taken in the interest of child safety, having assessed the local risks and having consulted, as appropriate, with school transport operators.

READ MORE: Grieving dog owner ‘blown away’ by West Mayo town’s kindness

Some of the issues that settings take into account include conditions in the setting itself, the capacity of the setting to ensure the health and safety of children and students, ability of parents, students, staff and school transport services to safely negotiate local road conditions to reach the setting and guidance and direction from the principal response agencies."

Separately, Local Link Mayo have warned users that "there may be disruptions to services tomorrow due to the Orange Weather that comes into effect tonight."

4 PM: TOURIST HOTSPOT ANNOUNCES CLOSURE DUE TO STORM

READ MORE: Storm Amy forces closure of iconic tourist spot in Mayo-Galway area

2.30 PM: MAYO COAST UPDATED TO STATUS RED WARNING

READ MORE: Storm Amy update - Mayo coastline updated to Status Red warning