07/08/2019

Heavy Rain & Thunderstorms To Sweep NI

A band of heavy rain and thunderstorms will potentially bring disruption to Northern Ireland this Friday, 09 August.

A yellow weather warning for rain will be in place all throughout the day, with a small chance of flooding to homes and businesses predicted.

Train and bus services may be disrupted due to excess water on the roads, while fast flowing or deep floodwater could potentially cause a danger to life.

Difficult driving conditions are also predicted due to spray on the roads, with some areas expected to see as much as 30mm of rain in just a few hours.

The yellow weather alert covers the whole of Northern Ireland.



(JG/CM)

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