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Thousands in Northern Ireland Remain Without Power After Storm Amy
5 Oct, 2025
Summary
- 9,000 homes in Northern Ireland still without electricity
- Peak wind gust of 92 mph, a new October record
- 18 schools in Northern Ireland reported storm-related damage
On October 5th, 2025, thousands of homes in Northern Ireland are still without electricity following the impact of Storm Amy last Friday. The powerful storm, which made landfall on October 3rd, caused significant damage to power lines, schools, and vehicles across the region.
As of Saturday night, October 4th, around 9,000 properties in Northern Ireland were left without power. NIE Networks, the local electricity provider, has been working to restore service and expects to reconnect the vast majority of these homes by Sunday morning. However, they warn that some areas may not have their power fully restored until Monday evening.
In addition to the widespread power outages, the storm also caused other disruptions. The Education Authority reported that 18 schools in Northern Ireland had experienced storm-related incidents, such as roof damage and fallen trees. A peak wind gust of 92 mph, provisionally a new October record, was recorded at the Magilligan weather station in County Londonderry on Friday.
