More infoMet Éireann have issued two urgent new weather alerts as the first named storm of the season is set to hit Ireland this weekend. Their first warning - a Status Yellow Rain Alert - will come into effect this Thursday and last from 6am until 8pm. Other possible impacts include:Localised floodingDifficult travelling conditionsLater this week, a nationwide Status Yellow Wind Warning will come into effect as Ireland is hit by the first named storm of the season, Storm Amy. Met Éireann is warning of strong to near gale-force conditions and gusty southwesterly winds. Other possible impacts include:Difficult travelling conditionsDebris, loose objects displacedSome fallen trees possibleIt comes after experts warned the after-effects from Hurricane Humberto could hit Ireland this weekend.