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Storm Amy: NI Schools Ordered to Close Early Amid Amber Weather Warning
Schools in Northern Ireland will close by noon as Storm Amy brings damaging winds up to 80 mph, heavy rain, and flood risks, prompting precautionary measures across multiple counties.
- The Education Authority ordered all schools in amber-warning areas to close by midday on Friday, October 3, 2025, citing safety for children, young people and staff.
- The Met Office upgraded alerts to amber on Friday 3 October, warning gusts of 60–70 mph inland and up to 80 mph on exposed coasts while Storm Amy intensified from Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda remnants.
- The amber alert runs between 3pm and 8pm on Friday, with Status Orange and Status Red marine warnings forecasting power cuts, building damage, fallen trees, flying debris and travel disruption.
- Ferry services to Scotland are suspended, Belfast City and City of Derry airports urge passengers to check flights, and councils of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon will close parks and recycling centres from 13:00 Friday until 13:00 Saturday.
- Storm Amy, the first named storm of the 2025/26 season, has prompted the RNLI and emergency services to urge people to avoid coasts and stay vigilant as yellow warnings remain into Saturday.
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