UK weather: New rain warning issued for Northern Ireland with transport disruption and flooding predicted
Watch the Met Office forecast, as a new rain warning is issued for Northern Ireland.
The Met Office has issued a new rain warning for Northern Ireland.
The yellow rain warning will be in place for the whole of Northern Ireland from 00:00 to 18:00 on Friday January 30.
The warning - which has a very low likelihood and a medium impact - reads: “Spells of heavy rain leading to some transport disruption and flooding in places.
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“Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures. Bus and train services affected with journey times taking longer with some cancellations possible. There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings. There is a small chance that some communities will become cut off by flooded roads. There is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses.
“Spells of heavy rain will move over Northern Ireland during Thursday night and Friday. While the wettest conditions are likely over Antrim and Down, there is potential for many areas to see 10-25 mm build up, with 40-60 mm over some hills. Rain will be accompanied by strong southeasterly winds, especially Thursday night and early Friday.”
Met Office Northern Ireland weather forecast
Today (Wednesday January 28)
A mostly dry morning with bright or sunny intervals. Many parts staying dry with bright intervals through the afternoon, but a few showers possible. Breezy at times, especially around the coasts. Maximum temperature 9 °C.
Tonight (Wednesday January 28)
A dry evening with cloud breaking up allowing longer clear spells to develop. Remaining dry overnight with clear spells before turning cloudier again towards morning. Breezy around the coasts. Minimum temperature 4 °C.
Thursday (January 29)
A mostly dry and cloudy day with just the odd isolated shower possible. A band of rain, heavy at times, spreads northwards through the evening. Winds strengthening through the day. Maximum temperature 7 °C.
Outlook for Friday (January 30) to Sunday (February 1)
Cloudy and windy on Friday with rain moving northwards to leave heavy showers. Cloudy with showers on Saturday and Sunday, perhaps turning dry later Sunday.