Storm Amy & Hurricane Humberto: Ireland Faces Twin Weather Threats

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Ireland is bracing for a powerful weather double-punch as Storm Amy and Hurricane Humberto make their approach. Met Éireann has issued Status Yellow wind and rain warnings, with 14 counties under threat of heavy rainfall and nationwide gusty winds from Thursday through Saturday.  :cloud_with_rain: Storm Amy will bring strong southwesterly winds :cyclone: Hurricane Humberto, a Category 4 storm, is tracking toward Ireland :wind_face: Jet stream could re-energize Humberto, leading to gale force winds :warning: Risk of localised flooding and travel disruptions  Don’t miss this quick 1-minute update on everything you need to know to stay safe and prepared. WooGlobe Ref : WGA511692 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Ireland, brace yourself. Storm Amy is here, and she's not alone.

00:04Hurricane Humberto is charging in right behind her.

00:07Met Arion has just named Storm Amy, the first storm of the season,

00:11and issued a status yellow wind warning nationwide, along with a rain alert for 14 counties.

00:17The rain hits first, starting Thursday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.,

00:21with heavy downpours across Connacht, Munster, Donegal, Longford, and Cavan.

00:25But the real punch comes Friday.

00:28Strong, gusty southwesterly winds will sweep the country from noon until midnight Saturday,

00:32while Hurricane Humberto, now a Category 4, looms offshore.

00:36It's slowed for now, but the jet stream is about to reignite it.

00:40That means stormy conditions, possible gale force winds, and localized flooding.

00:44By Friday, the entire country could be under sheets of rain and wind, especially the West Coast.

00:50Temperatures will range from 15 to 19 degrees, but bundle up.

00:54A chilly weekend is coming, so get ready.

00:56This isn't just wind and rain.

00:58It's the chaotic clash of Storm Amy and Hurricane Humberto.

01:02Stay safe, stay informed, and don't forget to tie everything down.

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