11/09/2015

Yellow Weather Warning Issued Across Northern Ireland

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain across Northern Ireland.

The warning is from 6pm on Friday to 2pm on Saturday.

Strong winds are also expected.

The Met Office said: "Outbreaks of rain will spread eastwards across Northern Ireland later Friday, probably turning persistent and heavy in places during Friday evening and into Saturday before clearing from the west. "The public should be aware of the potential for disruption due to flooding and hazardous driving conditions."

(CD)

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