Northern Ireland weather warning issued for rain across parts of the country

Sophie McLaughlin

25 September 2024 at 2:46 pm·1-min read

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The Met Office has issued a weather warning heading into Wednesday night across parts of Northern Ireland

A yellow warning for rain will come into effect across the east coast of the country from 8pm to noon on Thursday, Septmeber 26.

The forecaster said: "Heavy rain may lead to some flooding and transport disruption in places."

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The Met Office outlook for Wednesday into Thursday reads: "Mainly dry and clear but a few showers for southeastern areas with more cloud here. Rain spreading into the east during the night turning showery by dawn, fresh easterly winds. Minimum temperature 6 °C.

"Cloudy with outbreaks of rain at first but becoming a dry and bright afternoon with sunny spells, turning colder in freshening northerly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C."

As for what to expect during the yellow weather warning, the Met Office has issued some details.

They said:

Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer
Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer

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