Storm Amy: Orange warning in place as Ireland set to be hit by heavy rain and gale-force winds

A second status yellow warning, covering the entire country, has been issued for Friday, when the worst impacts of the storm are expected. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Kerry is under an orange warning and a number of other counties are under yellow warnings as Storm Amy, the first named storm of the new storm season, is expected to reach Ireland from tomorrow morning. 

Met Éireann predicts predicts flooding and very difficult travelling conditions for Kerry from 6am while there is a yellow warning for the rest of Munster, Connacht, Donegal, Cavan, and Longford.