The Education Authority has announced that some schools are to close in Northern Ireland due to Storm Amy.
The school closures are in counties Antrim, Derry, Tyrone and Fermanagh.
The warning issued by the Met Office covers the period from 3pm to 8pm on Friday.
The first named storm of the season will bring “a period of damaging south to south-westerly winds are likely during the late afternoon and evening hours on Friday, with gusts of 60-70 mph inland and up to 80 mph along some more exposed coasts,” the Met Office said.
Otherwise, yellow weather warnings will be in place across Northern Ireland from Friday into Saturday.
An EA spokesperson said: “All schools located in the areas affected by the amber weather warning in Northern Ireland are required to close at 12 midday today, Friday, October 3, 2025.
“This decision has been taken in the interests of the safety of children, young people and staff.
“The amber warning covers the western half of Northern Ireland – counties Antrim, Derry, Tyrone and Fermanagh.
“The Education Authority consulted with the Met Office to ensure there had been no overnight amendments to the alert.
“The alert applies to the period 3pm to 8pm today and is warning of a spell of damaging winds on Friday late afternoon and evening.
“It has cited the potential for power cuts and damage to buildings, including a risk of injuries from flying debris.”
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