Weather warning issued for Northern Ireland as up to 50mm of rain forecast - when warning will be in place
Watch the Met Office’s weekend video forecast, as a weather warning is issued for Northern Ireland.
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Northern Ireland, as up to 50mm of rain is forecast.
The yellow rain warning will be in place from 00:00 on Sunday December 14 to 06:00 on Monday December 15.
Met Office yellow rain warning for Northern Ireland
“Flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely. Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer. Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer. Some interruption to power supplies and other services likely.
“Outbreaks of rain will affect Northern Ireland Sunday and clear away on Monday morning. The rain will be heavy and persistent at times with accumulations of 20-30 mm expected to develop widely. Over 50 mm could accumulate across higher ground.”
Met Office Northern Ireland weather forecast
Today (Friday December 12)
Chilly to start with a few overnight mist or fog patches soon clearing. Then dry with sunny spells for most, but chance of the odd shower in the northwest. Freshening southwest winds. Maximum temperature 8 °C.
Tonight (Friday December 12)
It will stay dry with clear spells for most through the evening and overnight. A few showers possible in the northwest through the evening, dying out overnight. Strengthening southwest winds. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
Saturday (December 13)
Dry with some brightness first thing, but cloud and rain soon spreading east to all parts through the morning. Mild. Strong southwest winds with coastal gales. Maximum temperature 12 °C.
Outlook for Sunday (December 14) to Tuesday (December 16)
Unsettled on Sunday and Monday with showers or longer spells of occasionally heavy rain. Mild but windy with strong southerly or southwesterly winds, coastal gales. Bright spells and showers Tuesday.