A yellow weather warning for heavy rain and possible flooding has been issued for Northern Ireland.

The Met Office warning is in place from 2pm today, Tuesday 04 June, until 8am tomorrow, Wednesday 05.

Heavy downpours are expected to cause some surface water floods and possible transport disruption this afternoon, with bus and train services likely to be affected. Spray on roads may make journey times longer.

The warning covers most of Northern Ireland, particularly eastern areas.

Drivers are advised to take care when travelling throughout the warning and remember the following steps:

• Moderate rain can reduce your ability to see and be seen. A good rule of thumb is 'if it's time for your wipers, it's time to slow down'.

• If heavy downpours are expected, avoid starting your journey until it clears.

• Use dipped headlights if visibility is seriously reduced.

• Roads will be more slippery than usual in wet weather – be sure to give yourself more time to react when approaching a hazard. Increase your following gap to at least four seconds from the moving traffic in front.

• Keep your eyes peeled on the road at all times as spray from other vehicles can suddenly reduce your visibility. Remember it affects others too, so anticipate their actions and be prepared.

What to do when the road is flooded:

• Think before driving through deep water; don't stop in standing water, and drive through the highest section of the road slowly. If there is any doubt don't enter it.

• Once you have managed to drive through check your brakes and dry them out as quickly as possible – a light touch of the brakes whilst still moving should do the trick.



(JG/CM)