Northern Ireland yellow weather warning issued for heavy rain across Co Armagh and Co Down
Parts of Northern Ireland are to be battered by heavy rain in the early hours of Wednesday, the Met Office has forecast.
A yellow weather warning is in place across parts of Co Armagh and Co Down from midnight on Tuesday until 6am on Wednesday.
The Met Office said rain is expected to push northwards across much of Northern Ireland during Tuesday evening and overnight, clearing from the south on Wednesday morning.
Forecasters said the heaviest rain is likely to be across south-eastern areas, where 20-30 mm is likely widely. They warned that some high ground of south Armagh and south Down, and particularly the Mournes, could see 50-80 mm.
The Met Office is urging people to be prepared to amend their travel plans if necessary and to check road conditions if driving, or bus and train information.
It also advised those in areas at risk of flooding to consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit.