Yellow weather warning in place today across Northern Ireland

Author: Emma DicksonPublished 26th Sep 2024
Last updated 26th Sep 2024

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning today for heavy rain expected to hit eastern parts of Northern Ireland.

The rain warning is in place until 6pm today. Eastern counties will see the largest rainfall amounts, especially across Co Down and Co Antrim, where 30 to 50 mm is likely quite widely, and perhaps as much as 60 to 80 mm across high ground such as the Mournes.

Despite recent dry weather, this may lead to some flooding and transport disruption.

What to expect?

🌧️ Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer

🌧️ Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer

Northern Ireland weather forecast 👇

Today: An overcast day with rain persistent and heavy through the morning, particularly in the east where there will be a risk of localised flooding. Gradually turning drier from the northwest through the afternoon. Northeast winds strong to near gale force. Maximum temperature 13 °C.

Tonight: Most dry with clear spells increasing overnight. However a few light showers may develop in northern parts. Northerly winds strong around the coasts. Minimum temperature 5 °C.

Friday: Brighter spells and showers, these quite frequent and perhaps heavy in the north and west, but easing later in the day as the brisk northerly winds decrease. Maximum temperature 13 °C.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday: Saturday cloudy with showers. Mainly dry, bright by day Sunday, then turning wet and windy overnight and through Monday.

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