When weather warnings will be in place for Northern Ireland as up to 60mm of rain and 70mph gusts predicted

Met Office rain and wind warnings have been issued for Northern Ireland.

A yellow rain warning will be in place for County Armagh, County Down, County Fermanagh, County Londonderry and County Tyrone from 12:00 to 18:00 on Monday January 26.

The warning - has a medium likelihood and a low impact - reads: “Heavy rain likely to bring some transport disruption and flooding in places.

“Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer. Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer. Flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely. Some interruption to power supplies and other services likely.

“A spell of heavy rain will move northeastwards across Northern Ireland during Monday afternoon. 10-20 mm of rain is expected to fall widely with 20-30 mm in a few areas and as much as 40 mm over high ground.”

Another weather warning, a combined rain and wind warning, has been issued for Northern Ireland for Tuesday January 27.

The yellow rain and wind warning will be in place for the whole of Northern Ireland from 02:00 to 21:00 on Tuesday.

The rain and wind warning - which has a very low likelihood and a medium impact - reads: “Heavy rain and strong winds on Tuesday may lead to some flooding and disruption.

“There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs. There is a small chance of longer journey times or cancellations as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected. There is a small chance that some roads and bridges could close. There is a slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage. There is a small chance that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties. A few homes and businesses flooded. Spray and flooding on roads will make journey times longer.

“Outbreaks of rain will spread across Northern Ireland during Tuesday, perhaps falling as snow for a time on high ground, before turning more showery later in the day. Rainfall totals of 15-25 mm are likely fairly widely, with 40-60 mm possible on high ground, especially in eastern areas. Given the saturated nature of the ground, this may lead to some flooding.

“Rain will also be accompanied by strong east to southeasterly winds, particularly in northern and eastern areas where peak gusts of 40-50 mph are possible inland and potentially 60-70 mph along some exposed coasts.”

Met Office Northern Ireland weather forecast

Today (Sunday January 25)

Outbreaks of rain will clear away this morning. Then this afternoon will be dry although rather cloudy with just a few sunny spells. Light winds. Maximum temperature 7 °C.

Tonight (Sunday January 25)

Cloudy and mainly dry this evening. Then the rest of the night will be cloudy and mainly dry with just the odd shower. Freshening southeasterly winds later. Minimum temperature 4 °C.

Monday (January 26)

Mainly dry in the morning with the odd shower. Rain will gradually spread east through the afternoon, occasionally heavy. Windy with southeasterly gales along the east coast. Maximum temperature 6 °C.

Outlook for Tuesday (January 27) to Thursday (January 29)

Wind and rain spreading east on Monday. Remaining unsettled on Tuesday and Wednesday with further rain at times.