Yellow weather warning issued for next week across Northern Ireland
"A developing area of low pressure running north through the Irish Sea is likely to bring a spell of strong winds and heavy rain", according to the Met Office.
Gusts of 45-50 mph are possible inland and perhaps in excess of 60 mph for a time around some Irish Sea coastal areas.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for counties Antrim and Down, between 3pm on Tuesday 11th April and 6am on Wednesday 12th April.
What to expect:
-Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely
-Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer
-Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely
-Some short term loss of power and other services is possible
-It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves
Northern Ireland's five-day forecast:
Today: A dry morning with occasionally bright and sunny spells appearing. Cloud thickening from the west from mid-day, extending patchy light rain eastwards through the afternoon. Strong south to southeast winds. Maximum temperature 15 °C.
Tonight: Overcast early evening with periods of occasionally heavy rain. Clearing from the west mid to late evening, leaving clear spells and occasional showers for the rest of the night. Minimum temperature 3 °C.
Monday: Showers and brighter spells. Outbreaks turning heavier and more frequent by afternoon, particularly north of Lough Neagh. Maximum temperature 13 °C.
Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday: Tuesday morning mostly dry, bright, then area of occasionally heavy rain extending from the west during the afternoon. Wednesday and Thursday rather cloudy with showers or longer periods of rain.
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