Heavy rain warning in place this week for Northern Ireland
Last updated 14th Mar 2023
You know the phrase - four seasons in one day - well that's what we've got coming up in the next few days.
Heavy rain is expected to set in through Wednesday morning, and become persistent for many places.
The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for rain from 2pm on Wednesday 15th to 10am on Thursday 16th March.
Widely 20-30 mm of rain is expected to accumulate through the period, although some areas could see up to 40 mm.
Conditions are expected to slowly start to improve from the west through Thursday morning.
Met Office Chief Forecaster Dan Suri said: “An Arctic maritime air mass has reasserted itself from the north, bringing with it another dose of snow and frosty nights for some.
“As we head through the second half of the week conditions turn milder, wetter and windier from the west.
Rain is likely to be the main hazard on Thursday, with further rain likely for some on Friday.
Northern Ireland's five-day forecast 👇
This Evening and Tonight: Any wintry showers dying out then dry and clear this evening and, with light winds, a widespread frost developing. Overnight temperatures start to rise a little as cloud increases from the southwest. Minimum temperature -6 °C.
Wednesday: Some early brightness in east but thickening cloud brings outbreaks of rain, preceded by snow on high ground. The rain becoming persistent and occasionally heavy in afternoon. Strengthening winds. Maximum temperature 8 °C.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday: Generally unsettled, but much milder than recently, through the coming days with spells of occasionally heavy rain or showers.
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