Yellow thunderstorm warning issued for Northern Ireland this week
Last updated 13th Aug 2025
With temperatures on the rise, there’s a chance of some thundery rain at times - the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning across Northern Ireland on Thursday.
Highs of 26°C are expected today, with light winds and blue skies for most. Whilst some places will remain dry, heavy showers and thunderstorms could cause disruption tomorrow.
What to expect ⛈️
-Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
-There is a small chance that some communities become cut off by flooded roads
-Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services
-There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost
-There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds
-There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life
Northern Ireland five-day forecast 👇
Today: It will be a mainly dry, bright and very warm day with good sunny spells. Isolated showers possible by the end of the afternoon and low cloud and mist may affect Irish Sea coasts at times. Maximum temperature 26 °C.
Tonight: Any isolated showers dying out with mainly dry conditions and clear spells. Low cloud and mist around the coast becoming more extensive inland later in the night. Minimum temperature 15 °C.
Thursday: Any low cloud lifting and clearing to leave a bright day with occasional sunny spells. A scattering of showers developing in the afternoon. Light winds. Maximum temperature 23 °C.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday: A rather cloudy start on Friday with patchy mist, but sunny spells developing. Mainly dry and bright over the weekend and very warm in any sunshine. Showers possible on Sunday.
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