20/09/2017

Yellow Weather Warning Issued For Heavy Rain In NI

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

The warning has been put in place from noon today, 20 September, until 8pm tonight.

A Met Office spokesperson said: "Rain will become heavy at times this afternoon and for a time this evening. Spray and flooding on roads could lead to difficult driving conditions and longer journey times. There is a lower likelihood of isolated property flooding.

"20-25 mm of rain may fall in some spots in less than 6 hours."

Motorists have also been warned to take extra care on the roads.

(CD)

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