Further warnings of snow and lightning issued for Northern Ireland

A yellow weather alert has been issued ⚠️

Author: Emma DicksonPublished 23rd Feb 2022
Last updated 23rd Feb 2022

It's impossible to dress for the weather these days - you need an umbrella, sunglasses, wooly hat and gloves for almost every outing.

And by the looks of things, it's not going to get much better anytime soon.

The Met Office has put in place another yellow weather warning, this time for snow and lightning across Northern Ireland, from 5pm today to 8pm tomorrow.

Counties Antrim, Fermanagh, Londonderry and Tyrone will be most affected.

Temperatures are expected to drop sharply this afternoon, with frequent heavy and blustery snow showers arriving from the Atlantic.

1 to 3 cm, and in places 3 to 7 cm of snow is likely to build up even at low levels, whereas on higher ground some places could see 10 to 20 cm building up by Thursday morning. Blizzard conditions are likely over higher ground.

A statement from the Met Office reads: "There is a small chance that some of the showers could be accompanied by frequent lightning, which could impact power supplies, including some places outside of the warning area.

"Snow showers are increasingly likely to turn back to rain and sleet at low levels later Thursday morning and early afternoon, although remaining as snow above 200-300m."

As Storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin hit NI within the space of 10 days, our next question is what will they name the next storm - perhaps Gary or Glen?

February's crazy weather recap 👇

Northern Ireland was battered by strong winds and heavy rain overnight following the arrival of Storm Franklin - the third storm in a week.

Strong winds during Storm Franklin caused havoc in Ballyclare

The Moyola River at Tobermore burst its banks on Sunday Morning, flooding the Clooney Road and Island Road, making them impassable.

Families don their winter wardrobe to play in the snow

Heavy snow brought in by Storm Eunice battered the County Antrim hills

Strong winds at Seapark outside Holywood in Co. Down, as Storm Franklin moves in across Northern Ireland.

The Moyola River at Tobermore burst its banks on Sunday 20th, flooding the Clooney Road and Island Road.

Fields around Tobermory were left completely flooded.

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