We hope we have been able to keep you informed about Storm Amy hitting West Cork.

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Stay up to date with our live updates for Storm Amy below.

17.58pm

There are reports of flooding on the R587 between Macroom and Dunmanway on the Macroom side of Dromeys Bar.

17.20pm

160mm of rainfall has been reported on the Beara Peninsula. West Cork has been absolutely pelted by Storm Amy.

17.18pm

Please be careful travelling on previously flooded roads as lots of gravel and debris still remains.

16.31pm

Cork County Council have issued the following update regarding Storm Amy.

Cork County Council is urging people to continue to drive with care as a Status Yellow Wind warning remains in place until midnight tonight (Friday) as Storm Amy hits the country.

West Cork has been worst hit by the severe weather with more than 160 mm of rain falling on the Beara Peninsula since Thursday morning leading to flooding and severe damage to road surfaces in places.

Council crews are on the ground, responding to incidents and clearing up after flooding. Fallen trees have been cleared from Lower Farran and from the Coppeen to Enniskeane Road.

Road users should be aware of the danger posed by high winds, fallen trees and power lines. Driving conditions may be hazardous with surface flooding and debris possible.  Motorists are advised to drive with caution, not to drive through flood waters and be conscious of cyclists and pedestrians.

Dursey Cable Car will remain closed to the public today and tomorrow (Saturday) due to the forecasted high winds.

The public is advised to stay away from coastal areas during this period, the Irish Coast Guard message is to “Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry”.

Issues such as flooding and road damage can be reported to Cork County Council’s emergency number 021 4800048

16.28pm

Road R-594-52 is impassable due to flooding. Townlands on this road are: Derreeny, Madore.

16.18pm

A fault has been reported outside Rosscarbery with over 1000 customers affected.

15.58pm

There is a downed tree on this pin just outside Dunmanway between Castledonovon and Derreenacara.

15.07pm

Power outages have been reported outside Bantry and just outside Ballineen/Enniskeane.

You can check the status of any power outages here - https://powercheck.esbnetworks.ie/

15.00pm

The tree which was down on the R603 between Bandon and Kilbrittain has been removed by Bandon Fire Crew.

14.42pm

Atlantic waves driven by Storm Amy with winds gusting well over 80kmh crash against Tragumna’s sea defences testing them yet again. (Photo: Andrew Harris)

14.11pm

Tree down on the Coppeen to Enniskeane road.

12.57pm

There are reports of a tree down on the R603 Bandon/Kilbrittain road.

12.54pm

Storm Amy has made landfall in with gale force winds expected from 2pm onwards. The high winds caused huge waves to smash against the rocks in Rosscarbery this morning. (Photo Andy Gibson)

11.34am

ESB Networks crews and partner contractors around the country have been making the necessary preparations in advance of the high winds, with teams mobilised.

ESB Networks crews will assess the full damage of Storm Amy, making the network safe and restoring electricity supply – and switching customers back remotely where possible.

They will update power estimated restoration times as soon as we have assessed the network, and these will be available to view on www.PowerCheck.ie.

On a precautionary basis, ESB Networks would like to ask our customers to consider preparations in the event of losing their electricity supply if their area is affected by Storm Amy.

This could include having torches and spare batteries available, having phones charged, etc.

An Important Public Safety Message: If you come across fallen wires or damaged electricity network, never, ever touch or approach these as they are LIVE and extremely dangerous. Please report any damage to electricity infrastructure by calling 1800 372 999.

11.10am

Gusts of 70km/hr have been recorded on Sherkin Island.

10.40am

Update from Cork County Council:

Cork County Council crews are continuing to respond to weather related incidents and preparing for the arrival of Storm Amy.

Motorists are urged to drive with care especially in areas affected by flooding in West Cork with severe damage caused to road surfaces in Borlin and Castledonovan.

The R594 Madore and R587 at Ardcahan Bridge have both reopened to traffic.

The Status Yellow Wind warning comes into force at midday which may lead to difficult travelling conditions, debris and some fallen trees.

There’s a tree down blocking access at Castlelands, Kinsale.

The electricity network may be affected, stay away from fallen wires and cables and report it immediately to 1800 372 999.

The Coastguard is appealing to people to stay away from coastal areas during this period.

10.27am

The road is flooded at Connonagh on the Rosscarbery to Leap side on the bend. Traffic should slow down on approach.

10.20am

Bantry to Dunmanway road is now clear with some surface water in spots. Slow down and take it easy.

10.00am

The wind will be picking up around midday today and continuing into the evening. Models are showing between 50-60km/hr winds in West Cork

09.36am

Road R-594-52 is now passable.

Townlands on this road include Derreeny, Madore.

09.20am

Reports of a collision, westbound, on the N22 Macroom bypass between Gurteenroe and Toonlane. Take care on approach.

08.54am

Road R-587-167 is now passable.

Townlands on this road include Demesne, Derreens, Derrylahan, Ardcahan.

08.46am

We got some video from the road from Kealkill and Ballylickey from yesterday evening.

08.23am

This is a result of the rain in West Cork at Borlin Valley with the road badly damaged and flooding.

08.20am

08.05am

The N71 has patches of surface water so just take your time travelling this morning.

07.37am

The roads from Schull to Bandon have been reported as perfect and clear just surface water.

07.20am

Tree down Shipool at woods on the Dunderrow to Innishannon Road.

Caheragh road is also still flooded since yesterday.

19.52pm

That's all from us here at the Southern Star for the evening, we will be back online tomorrow morning with more updates from across West Cork. We hope we kept you informed throughout the day and stay safe and dry. Please send us in any updates through tonight an tomorrow.

19.23pm

19.00pm

The rain is due to stop around 7pm until early morning.

18.48pm

For the second time in 12 months Corliss, Caheragh has been flooded after torrential rain. Keith Kennedy told us that 'this is the worst they have seen it in years.'

18.25pm

The Ballylickey straight is now impassable

18.20pm

Flooding just outside Dunmanway

18.15pm

Madore in Caheragh is flooded.

17.24pm

The R594 at Derreeny/Madore is impassable due to flooding.

17.11pm

Dursey Cable Car will be closed tomorrow, Friday October 3rd, due to the Met Éireann wind warning. The Status Yellow warning will be in place from midday until midnight tomorrow.

17.09pm

If travelling from Skibbereen to Bantry please go via Drimoleague as Caheragh direction is flooded, safe home.

16.58pm

Road between Skibbereen and Caheragh flooded at Madore. It is nearly impassable by car.

16.41pm

The river at Kilcoe on the N71 has burst its banks, causing farmers fields to flood. (Photo: Andy Gibson)

16.25pm

The N71 Tunnel Road near Glengarriff at the church has been closed due to flooding.

Cork County Council Fire crews are on site.

16.08pm

Glengarriff station is now up to 92mm and a local with a rain gauge reports 125mm near Glengarriff since 8pm yesterday.

16.03pm

Ahead of Storm Amy, which is set to bring wet and windy weather tomorrow (Friday 3 October) and Saturday, the RNLI is urging those near the coast or inland waterways to be aware of the dangers the stormy weather could bring.

The strong gusts – predicted up to 80mph – pose a significant risk to safety and the lifesaving charity is urging the public to exercise extreme caution, particularly along exposed cliffs, seafronts, piers and waterside paths.

Linda-Gene Byrne, RNLI Water Safety Lead said: ‘Storm Amy is set to bring potentially dangerous conditions so we’re asking the public to stay vigilant. If you plan to visit the coast or a waterside location, we advise that you stay a safe distance from the water as conditions could knock you off your feet or wash you into the sea or water. A visit during weather conditions such as these is not worth risking your life for.

‘If you find yourself in trouble in the water, remember to Float to Live: lie back in the water with your head so far back that your ears are wet, extend your arms and legs and try to relax as best as you can until you get control of your breathing. If you see someone else in danger in the water, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard. If you have something that floats that they can hold on to, throw it to them. Don’t go in the water yourself – you could end up in difficulty too.’

16.00pm

Emergency contact numbers below:

Cork County Council emergency line 021 4800048 open until Friday 9am.

Power issues: ESB 1800 372 999.

Water issues: Uisce Éireann 1800 278 278.

15.40pm

The Coomhola River has burst its banks at Coomhola Bridge and local roads including the L-4933 and L-4724-63 are impassable. The Fire Service is diverting traffic at a number of locations.

There’s surface water flooding on the R583 near Future Forest and the R586 at Aughaville and Willie Pa’s.

Cork County Council road crews are responding to incidents across West Cork, particularly the Beara Peninsula, where significant amounts of rain has fallen since this morning.

15.28pm

Derrinasafa just outside Dunmanway is flooded and a tree is coming down as a result of all the water.

15.06pm

14.57pm

This may look like a river but this is a field which has flooded just outside Dunmanway as heavy rain continues to hit West Cork.

14.42pm

Road heading for Ballybane outside Ballydehob is completely flooded.

14.40pm

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14.39pm

88mm of rain has been recorded since midnight at Glengarriff up until now.

14.36pm

The water is dragging debris like gravel and rocks onto the roads around West Cork so be careful when passing flooded / previously flooded roads as the last thing you want is a flat tyre. Drive with caution.

14.35pm

The road by Willie Pa's is almost impassable now.

14.34pm

Drinagh to Skibbereen road is flooded in areas, the Drinagh pitch area is also flooded. Approach with caution.

14.23pm

Coolagh river in Ballydehob has burst at Coolcaha

14.22pm

The river next to the castle at Castledonovan has burst its banks

14.19pm

Flooding on the Sheepshead peninsula

14.18pm

Castledonovan Road towards Dunmanway is flooded - the water is pushing rocks and gravel out onto the road so be careful going through if making an attempt.

14.07pm

Flooding on Church Road just outside Ballydehob going towards Durrus.

14.05pm

The road at Willie Pas on the way to Bantry is flooded but just about passable.

13.56

The N71 between Skibbereen and Aughadown is bad with water please be careful if travelling.

13.28pm

Bad flooding on the Castledonovan road before the crossroads.

13.17pm

Bantry School buses aren't going to Coomhala. Parents are being advised to collect their children from the Ouvane Falls in Ballylickey.

13.07pm

Borlin Valley

12.59pm

Borlin road is now impassable due to flooding and has been closed off by Gardaí.

12.55pm

Schull road flooding.

The road by St Matthias school in Ballydehob is badly flooded.

There is deep water at the turn off by Crosshouse bar.

Please be careful if driving out on the roads today.

12.50pm

There is a big depth of water at the cross near Jimmy Barry's garage, Aughaville on the Bantry to Drimoleague road.

There is flooding near pearsons bridge towards Bantry.

The road towards Goats Path from the Westlodge turn off is flooded. Jeeps/vans are crossing through but cars are turning around.

Ballycomane to Durrus is flooded.

12.47pm

Local Link want to advise passengers that are travelling, that all services are operating as normal. They'll be closely monitoring the situation and will keep you updated on any service changes.

12.40pm

Torrential rain has fallen in Skibbereen and across West Cork today, causing wide spread spot flooding. Met Éireann has forecast bad weather into next week, with Storm Amy due to hit the region tomorrow. (Photo: Andy Gibson)

12.30pm

The Adrigole River has burst its banks and the R572 at Adrigole is flooded in the vicinity of Peg's Shop.

There's reports of widespread spot flooding on the Beara Peninsula following significant rainfall since early morning.

12.15pm

Reports of spot flooding in areas of West Cork particularly along the N71 between Castletownbere and Bantry.

12.05pm

Bad flooding now between Glengarriff village and the Nature Reserve,

11.40am

Munster lost and found pet helpline is calling for people to put plans in place to protect not only yourselves but also your pets.

11.30am