Second yellow weather warning for thunder and lightning across NI
Heavy rain caused flash flooding yesterday ☔️
The Met Office has issued another weather warning for thunderstorms across parts of Northern Ireland, this will come into affect 12.45pm-6pm on Wednesday 28th July.
Intense thundery showers are expected to produce 20-30mm of rain in an hour and 40 to 60mm in 3 hours.
What to expect:
- A chance of some damage to a few buildings and structures from lightning strikes
- Driving conditions will be affected by spray, standing water and/or hail, leading to longer journey times by car and bus
There is a good chance
- Delays to train services are possible
- Some short term loss of power and other services is possible
- Some flooding of a few homes and businesses possible, leading to some damage to buildings or structures
Northern Ireland four day forecast:
Today: A few bright or sunny intervals but mostly cloudy. Some slow moving showers developing, heavy and prolonged in places with a chance of thunder. Light winds. Maximum temperature 18 °C
Tonight: Heavy showers gradually dying away this evening then dry for a time with clear periods. Further cloud and rain will spread from the northwest in the early hours. Minimum temperature 11 °C****
Thursday: Cloudy start with some showery rain. Becoming mainly dry and somewhat brighter by the afternoon, perhaps some warm sunshine in the southeast. Maximum temperature 18 °C
Outlook for Friday to Sunday: Chance of a few showers on Friday then dry and bright with sunny spells over the weekend
Take a look at some of the flash flooding across NI yesterday:
Asda in Ballyclare which has seen serious flooding to the car park
A property in Ballyclare which has been flooded due to heavy rains in the town.
Shaws Milltown Road in Belfast where heavy rain showers has caused flooding on the roads.
Shaws Milltown Road, Belfast
Cyclist gets stuck in the rain
Lisburn Road, Belfast
Shaws Milltown Road, Belfast
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