Around 3,000 properties remain without power on Sunday due to Storm Amy.
NIE Networks say the majority are expected to be restored by Sunday morning. A yellow wind alert issued by the Met Office covering the entire region expired at midnight.
Following the end of the amber alert, NIE Networks says damage included broken overhead power lines, trees fallen on power lines and some broken poles.
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In its latest update, NIE said the “vast majority” of properties without power in Northern Ireland will have it restored on Sunday.
There were 3,000 properties still without power on Sunday morning, as crews from NIE Networks continued their clean-up from Storm Amy.
At the peak, the storm caused a loss of supply to approximately 65,000 customers.
All inland weather warnings from the storm have lapsed. The previous amber alert for wind covering the western half of NI, Co Antrim, Co Derry, Co Tyrone and Co Fermanagh, was in force from 3pm to 8pm on Friday. Schools in the affected areas were forced to close.
In the Republic of Ireland, there were 13,000 properties without power on Sunday morning. The ESB had warned that it could take until “early next week” for all customers to be reconnected.
The Met Office said Sunday will be a bright morning then a cloudier afternoon with winds continuing to ease.
Sunday's forecast reads: "A mainly dry and bright morning, except for a few showers at first. A cloudier afternoon with patchy light rain, mainly across western hills. Winds will continue to ease down. Maximum temperature 15°C.
"A cloudy evening with outbreaks of rain spreading east. Becoming dry in east overnight with clear intervals along the coast but patchy rain in the west. A mild, breezy night. Minimum temperature 9°C."
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Key Events
Kimmins thanks DfI colleagues for storm clearance work
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has paid tribute to the DfI teams who worked throughout Friday and over the weekend to clear roads and deal with flooding incidents as Storm Amy took hold.
Liz Kimmins said: “My sincere thanks go to teams right across DfI who worked tirelessly in response to Storm Amy. The damage caused by the severe winds and heavy rain was significant with many roads, including the M1, M2 and M22, impacted by fallen trees and associated debris. The fact that 1457 incidents, including 1018 obstructions such as fallen trees and over 350 flooding incidents have been reported across the North paints a picture of the scale of what was being dealt with.”
The Minister added: “I pay tribute to DfI colleagues and all multi agency partners who were out on the front line during these very dangerous and challenging times. They have been working hard to clear the affected parts of our road network, to mitigate the effects of flooding through proactive measures, maintaining critical drainage infrastructure as well as restoring power and water to homes and getting the public transport network back to normal. This is the work that so often goes unseen but is essential in reconnecting our communities and making our road network safe.”
Rail lines reopen
#TRAIN #ENT #UPDATE Following disruption this weekend caused by #StormAmy all rail lines are open today.
— NI Railways (@nirailways) October 5, 2025
Speed restrictions are in place so please allow for some knock on delays/disruption
Real time updates can be found here - https://t.co/lkvmIBbHD8
Restoration of power after Storm Amy continues
Thousands of properties were still without power towards the end of Saturday night following a widespread clean-up of damage wreaked by Storm Amy.
Storm Amy brought gusts of up to 148kmh (91mph) and sustained winds of 94kmh (59mph) in the most exposed coastal areas.
In Northern Ireland, a yellow-level rain warning for the entire region which came into effect on Friday lapsed at noon.
This is followed by the expiration of a yellow wind warning for all Northern Ireland counties at midnight.
Weather forecast
Here's the weather outlook for Northern Ireland over the coming days according to the Met Office:
Bright start on Sunday, otherwise cloudy with patchy rain.
This evening and tonight:
There will be a mixture of clear intervals and a few showers. A windy evening with fresh northwesterly winds, occasionally gale force along the north coast. Winds easing down overnight. Minimum temperature 9°C.
Sunday:
Some early sunshine then cloud increasing to bring some light and patchy rain. Windy at first. Maximum temperature 15°C.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:
Monday and Tuesday less windy but rather changeable with some outbreaks of rain at times, with some brighter warmer interludes in between. Settling down on Wednesday with some sunshine.
Around 9,000 properties still without power
In its latest update, NIE has confirmed there are approximately 9,000 properties still without power in Northern Ireland following the high winds caused by Storm Amy.
Alex Houston, NIE Networks operations manager, said: “Our assessment is that the vast majority of properties will be reconnected by tomorrow morning but it’s important to advise that it could be Monday evening at the latest for those circuits impacting very small numbers of customers.
“The yellow alert for wind is still in place until midnight, so that has the potential to impact our restoration efforts and cause further damage, but we will be working to get as many customers restored as quickly as possible.
“We would again urge people to stay well clear of any broken or damaged electrical equipment and to report any damage immediately on 03457 643 643.”
At its peak, Storm Amy caused a loss of supply to approximately 65,000 customers and a further 5,000 customers were affected overnight.
Police urge caution as recovery continues
The PSNI continues to urge caution as the storm recovery phase is under way.
A spokesperson said: “Storm Amy clean-up operations will be intensifying this morning as multiple agencies work to restore the power, water and transport networks for all users across Northern Ireland.”
The PSNI said ongoing warnings may lead to further disruption and complicate restoration efforts.
“We are particularly urging road users to exercise extra care and attention when driving.
“Surface water, flooding, fallen debris or temporary restrictions are all a strong possibility.”
Restoration of power could take until early next week
The Electricity Supply Board (ESB) and NIE Networks said that there were hundreds of thousands without power across the island at the height of the storm’s impact.
That number had fallen significantly by midday on Saturday, with 49,000 without power in the Republic of Ireland and 18,000 in Northern Ireland.
An ESB spokesman said it could be the “early part of next week” before all customers have their power restored, while NIE Networks also said it could be Monday evening “at the latest”.
The ESB said the worst affected areas were in counties Donegal, Leitrim, Roscommon, Galway and Mayo.
While the west and north-west bore the brunt of the storm, crews were responding to incidents across the island which posed different challenges.
In one callout, ESB crews were sent to Balbriggan in Co Dublin where a line had been taken down by a fallen ash tree.
Speaking to the PA news agency during the clean-up operation there, network technician Mark Lennon said: “It hasn’t been so bad. Weather-wise it has been a bit rough and the winds are still picking up a bit – but we’re getting there.”
He added: “Everyone should be back on by tomorrow.”
Asked for his advice to those affected by the storm, Mr Lennon said: “Everyone we have been dealing with so far has been very patient – they understand it’s been challenging.
“If you see lines down, completely stay clear and ring our emergency number 1800 372 999, and we’ll respond 24/7.”
Translink update
❗ #StormAmy #UPDATE
— Translink (@Translink_NI) October 4, 2025
Services are subject to some disruption at present due to poor weather conditions. Please allow extra time for your journey.
For updates on services affected:
Bus services: https://t.co/ODgskSGpLz
Rail services: https://t.co/Inerh4pXuq https://t.co/TH9F2ezQ2D
Trains update
#TRAIN #UPDATE
— NI Railways (@nirailways) October 4, 2025
Bangor: Open
Portadown: Open
Cross Border: Open
Larne: Open
Derry~Londonderry: Open (only between Belfast & Coleraine)
Portrush: Bus substitution
Speed restrictions are in place, please allow for some knock on disruption
ℹ️ https://t.co/BsiHoMT0At#StormAmy
Roads update from Trafficwatch
Co Antrim
- B38 Belfast Road has been closed to traffic following a partial verge collapse in the vicinity of Garlandstown Road and multiple instances of localised flooding along the route.
- Traffic signals all out at the junction of Hightown Road and Mallusk Road due to an NIE power failure in the area.
Co Tyrone
- Dungannon - The Maydown Road, near Benburb, has been closed in both directions after part of the road collapsed Thursday afternoon. Motorists are asked to seek an alternative route.
- Ballygawley - the Whitebridge Rd, Ballygawley is currently closed due to the river that has burst its banks. Please find an alternative route for your journey.
Around 18,000 homes remain without power
There are now around 18,000 properties without power across NI following the high winds caused by Storm Amy.
NIE Networks say the majority are expected to be restored by tomorrow morning.
Alex Houston, NIE Networks Operations Manager, said: “Our assessment of the situation this morning indicates that we will have the vast majority of properties reconnected by tomorrow morning but it’s important to advise that it could be Monday evening at the latest for those circuits impacting very small numbers of customers.
"The yellow alert for wind is still in place until midnight so that has the potential to impact our restoration efforts and cause further damage but we will working to get as many customers restored as quickly as possible. We would again urge people to stay well clear of any broken or damaged electrical equipment and to report any damage immediately on 03457 643 643."
A statement added: "At its peak, Storm Amy caused a loss of supply to approximately 65,000 customers and a further 5000 customers were affected overnight as continuing heavy winds caused further damage to the network.
"Householders may experience interruption or fluctuations to their electricity supply as work is undertaken to restore power to those still impacted. Employees from the contact centre may also be in contact to check that supply has been restored.
"Councils in the worst affected areas (Craigavon, Enniskillen, Omagh, Downpatrick, Ballymena and Dungannon) have established Community Assistance Centres. NIE Networks employees will be in attendance at these centres to provide information to those impacted by the power cuts. Anyone interested in going along should check the social media channels for their local Council.
"Storm Amy caused approximately 1000 faults to the network including broken overhead power lines, trees fallen on power lines and some broken poles.
"If customers experience a power cut they can report the fault online at www.nienetworks.co.uk or call the NIE Networks Customer Helpline on 03457 643 643. Customers can also follow NIE Networks on social media for regular updates."
NIE Networks ask public to stay clear of any fallen or low-hanging wires
Always treat electricity wires as live. Keep your distance and stay clear of any fallen or low-hanging wires.
— NIE Networks (@NIElectricity) October 4, 2025
Do not approach and call 03457 643643 to report it.
For the latest updates on #StormAmy, visit https://t.co/zs3N0kL07u#StaySafe #StormSafety pic.twitter.com/Z8vQSP1qNR
Storm damage and flooding on Saturday
Met Office forecast
Today: Cloudy start with frequent blustery showers and gales or severe gales. Turning brighter through the morning with sunny intervals and more occasional showers, winds also easing for a time, though gales returning to north coast in afternoon. Maximum temperature 13C.
Tonight: There will be a mixture of clear intervals and a few showers. A windy evening but easing down during the night. Minimum temperature 9C.
Flight cancellations
The following flights are cancelled from Belfast City Airport on Saturday:
Departures
- 10:05 BA8751 / EI8351 London City
- 10:10 EI3602 Southampton
22,000 properties remain without power across NI
NIE Networks said: "As of 8.30am 22,000 properties remain without power following the high winds caused by Storm Amy.
"At 10pm last night 40,000 customers were without power however a further 5000 customers were affected overnight as continuing heavy winds caused further damage to the network.
"At its peak, Storm Amy caused a loss of supply to approximately 65,000 customers.
"Response efforts are continuing this morning however the Met Office yellow alerts for high winds until Midnight may impact restoration efforts and cause further damage to the network.
"Householders may experience interruption or fluctuations to their electricity supply as work is undertaken to restore power to those still impacted. Employees from the contact centre may also be in contact to check that supply has been restored.
"Storm Amy caused approximately 1000 faults to the network including broken overhead power lines, trees fallen on power lines and some broken poles."
Alex Houston, NIE Networks Operations Manager, added: “This is still an evolving picture, given the ongoing yellow alert, however we anticipate it may take a number of days before the restoration process fully concludes based on similar events such as Storm Darragh. Our response crews will be working to restore all customers as quickly as possible. We would again urge people to stay well clear of any broken or damaged electrical equipment and to report any damage immediately on 03457 643 643.”
If customers experience a power cut they can report the fault online at www.nienetworks.co.uk, WhatsApp on 03457 643 643 or call the NIE Networks Customer Helpline on 03457 643 643.
PSNI urge caution as Storm Amy recovery phase underway
A statement said: "Storm Amy clean-up operations will be intensifying this morning as multiple agencies work to restore the power, water and transport networks for all users across Northern Ireland.
"However, we want to remind the public that a yellow warning remains in place for strong winds across all of Northern Ireland until 23:59 on Saturday 4th October. A yellow warning for rain is also in place until 12:00 on Saturday.
"This could cause further disruption and might complicate power and transport restoration efforts.
"We are particularly urging road users to exercise extra care and attention when driving. Surface water, flooding, fallen debris or temporary restrictions are all a strong possibility. Some roads are currently closed due to fallen trees or flooding. Everyone should still avoid unnecessary travel but if you must travel take extra care and please reduce your speed.
"NIE Networks has again urged the public to stay well clear of any power lines or damaged electricity equipment they may come across. This should be reported immediately."
Roads closed across NI this morning
Latest road closure info from Trafficwatch:
Co Antrim
- Ravernet Road in Lisburn is closed due to tree leaning on power with potential to fall. DfI Roads is monitoring the situation and will reopen the route once conditions are deemed safe. Diversions are in place.
- The A26 Moira Road is currently closed to traffic due to flooding following heavy rainfall associated with Storm Amy.
- B38 Belfast Road has been closed to traffic following a partial verge collapse in the vicinity of Garlandstown Road and multiple instances of localised flooding along the route.
Co Tyrone
- Dungannon - The Maydown Road, near Benburb, has been closed in both directions after part of the road collapsed on Thursday afternoon. Motorists are asked to seek an alternative route.
- BallyGawley - the Whitebridge Rd, Ballygawley is currently closed due to the river that has burst its banks.
Belfast
- Creighton Road, Belfast, Fallen Tree, Road Closed
- Glencairn Way, Belfast, Fallen Tree, Road Closed
- Strathmore Park South, Belfast, Fallen Tree, Road Closed
Homes remain without power
The latest update from NIE Networks at 9.30pm on Friday said restoration efforts are underway as around 40,000 properties remain without power in Northern Ireland following the high winds caused by Storm Amy.
At the height of the event approximately 65,000 customers were without supply.
Following the end of the amber alert, an initial assessment of the damage indicates approximately 1000 faults have occurred across Northern Ireland with damage including broken overhead power lines, trees fallen on power lines and some broken poles.
Alex Houston, NIE Networks Operations Manager, said; “At this early stage, and based on similar events such as Storm Darragh, we anticipate it may take a number of days before the restoration process fully concludes. This is very much an evolving picture, given the ongoing yellow alert, however we will be working to restore all customers as quickly as possible.
"We would again urge people to stay well clear of any broken or damaged electrical equipment and to report any damage immediately on 03457 643 643.”
The Incident Management Centre in Craigavon and Local Incident Centres across Northern Ireland are also operational.
If customers experience a power cut they can report the fault online at www.nienetworks.co.uk, WhatsApp on 03457 643 643 or call the NIE Networks Customer Helpline on 03457 643 643. Customers can also follow NIE Networks on social media for regular updates.
Passengers were stranded on the tarmac due to it being too windy to attach the steps
Passengers on a number of flights into Belfast City Airport were stranded on board aircraft for up to two hours tonight as it was considered too windy to attach the aircraft steps.
One passenger who was on the KLM flight from Amsterdam recalled to Belfast Live how another passenger became ill when the flight was forced to perform a "go around" after being unable to land at the airport.
"When the plane eventally landed we were sat outside the terminal for an hour and 45 minutes but the KLM staff were brilliant.
"They got the girl who had taken ill some water and came around offering us tea and coffee.
"It took around 45 minutes before they were told that we were waiting, as it was above 40 knots and was considered too dangerous to attach the steps to the aircraft."
Latest PSNI statement
Multiple agencies have continued to meet this evening as we respond to the impact of Storm Amy.
The storm has already caused significant damage and NIE Networks report around 50,000 customers are currently without power and there has been disruption to travel across the country with hundreds of fallen trees already reported. The rail network has been suspended due to multiple tree falls across the network. Significant work is beginning to restore power and clear roads. This recovery operation will continue into tomorrow.
As we move out of the Amber phase of Storm Amy (ended at 8pm) we want to remind the public that although winds will begin to ease slightly, a yellow warning remains in place for strong winds across all of Northern Ireland until 23:59 on Saturday 4th October. A yellow warning for rain is also in place until 12:00 on Saturday. This could cause further disruption and complicate recovery efforts.
We are continuing to urge road users to exercise extra care and attention when driving as surface water, debris or temporary restrictions are a possibility. Many roads are currently impassable due to fallen trees. Everyone should avoid unnecessary travel but if you must travel take extra care and please reduce your speed.
NIE Networks has again urged the public to stay well clear of any power lines or damaged electricity equipment they may come across. This should be reported immediately.
Further information
Advice and information on the current weather warnings is available from the Met Office.
Up to date Traffic information can be found at: TrafficWatchNI.
Please stay well clear of any electricity equipment and report any incidents to NIE Networks immediately on 03457 643 643.
Report any incidents of flooding to the Flooding Incident Line 0300 2000 100. When you report a flooding incident, staff will know which agency needs to respond. This service isn't for emergencies. If you're in danger, contact the emergency services by telephoning 999.
Unconfirmed reports of passengers stuck on a train
There are unconfirmed reports that passengers have been stuck on a train outside Antrim for a number of hours.
Shortly after 5pm, Translink announced that all train lines were closed.
In a tweet shortly after 8pm, Translink said: "Train services will remain suspended for the remainder of the evening with a phased return to service expected from mid-day tomorrow (4th October). Local rail tickets will be accepted on bus services."
Translink have been contacted for comment.
Advice in an emergency
NIE Networks has also issued advice on what to do in the event of a power cut:
- Never approach broken overhead power lines or damaged poles and keep children and animals away
- Ensure electrical access gates are left open
- Report any damage to NIE Networks immediately on 03457 643 643
- If you are using a generator, be careful where you site it in case of carbon monoxide poisoning
- Turn off electric cookers, ovens, irons, etc. if electricity supply is lost
- Leave a light switched on so you know when power has been restored
- Take extra care if using candles
- Test smoke alarms with fresh batteries
- Ensure adequate ventilation if using gas heaters.
Incident desks are open to report power cut
Alex Houston, NIE Networks Operations Manager, said; “Our Incident Management Centre in Craigavon has been opened as have our Local Incident Centres across Northern Ireland with staff across the company being escalated to assist with the response effort. We have mobilised additional call agents to deal with any queries customers may have regarding the repair process in their area.
"We would like to remind customers that if they should experience a power cut they can report the fault online at www.nienetworks.co.uk, Whatsapp us on 03457 643 643 or call the NIE Networks Customer Helpline on 03457 643 643. Customers can also follow us on social media for regular updates.
"We are particularly keen to remind the public to maintain safety around any damaged electricity equipment and never approach a broken pole or overhead power lines, and keep children and animals away. Please report any damage to NIE Networks immediately on 03457 643 643."
NIE update as 50,000 homes without power
A statement tonight from NIE said: "Storm Amy has caused a significant level of damage to the electricity networks in Northern Ireland with NIE Networks advising that approximately 50,000 properties are currently without power.
"That number is expected to rise as the weather warnings continue.Restoration efforts are underway in areas where it is safe for crews to begin repairs. Damage includes broken overhead power lines and some broken poles."
Huge tree felled in Ballyclare, Co Antrim
More images coming in from damage sustained earlier.
This huge tree came down in Ballyclare Memorial Park and was taken by Stephen Hamilton of Presseye
92MPH Winds recorded
Magilligan in Co Derry recorded a wind speed of 92mph today.
Here's the latest from the Met Office
Trees down across Northern Ireland
Tree down at Dunadry Bridge in Co Antrim earlier
