When thunderstorm warning will be in force for Northern Ireland as travel disruption and flooding possible
A thunderstorm warning will be in place for Northern Ireland as showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop across the region.
The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning for parts of Northern Ireland.
The yellow thunderstorm warning - which has a medium likelihood and a low impact - will be in place from 12:00 to 18:00 today (30 June).
The warning reads: “Slow-moving thunderstorms this afternoon may cause travel disruption and flooding in a few places.
“There is a good chance driving conditions will be affected by spray, standing water and/or hail, leading to longer journey times by car and bus. Some flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible, leading to some damage to buildings or structures. Delays to train services are possible. Possibly some damage to a few buildings and structures from lightning strikes. Some short term loss of power and other services is possible.
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“Following overnight rain, showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop across much of Northern Ireland.
“These showers and thunderstorms will become slow-moving for a time this afternoon, leading to the potential for some large rainfall accumulations to build up in a few places. 10-15 mm of rain likely in less than an hour for some, and perhaps 25-30 mm in 2-3 hours. This could cause some temporary flooding and difficult driving conditions. Hail and lightning will be additional hazards in the heaviest showers.”
Met Office Northern Ireland weather forecast
Today (Tuesday 30 June)
Quite cloudy with some rain to start. Variable amounts of cloud and sunny spells during the day along with scattered slow moving showers, occasionally heavy and thundery. Maximum temperature 20 °C
Tonight (Tuesday 30 June)
Partly cloudy this evening with any remaining heavy showers soon clearing away. The rest of the night will then be largely cloudy with the risk of a few showers later. Minimum temperature 12 °C.
Wednesday (1 July)
A mainly dry morning. Turning overcast with outbreaks of rain during the afternoon. Freshening winds, occasionally strong later in the north. Maximum temperature 18 °C.
Outlook for Thursday (2 July) to Saturday (4 July)
Mainly dry, bright and breezy during this period. Some sunny spells, perhaps a few showers at times.