Orange wind warning for Leitrim downgraded as Storm Amy moves away

A status Orange wind warning has been replaced by a Yellow wind and rain warning until noon for Leitrim, Donegal and Sligo.

A Yellow wind warning is also in place until noon for Dublin, Louth, Wicklow, Clare, Kerry, Galway and Mayo - as Storm Amy moves away from the country.

Thousands of homes are still waiting on power to be restored following the first storm of the season.

Meanwhile, a man in his 40's died following what's thought to be a weather related incident in Letterkenny in Co. Donegal yesterday afternoon.

Alan O'Reilly from Carlow weather has the latest update.

Bryan Cannon from Donegal County Council has this warning for drivers after the storm.