Weather

Northern Ireland could be on the cusp of a mini-heatwave some experts have suggested.

Widespread freezing temperatures overnight have brought one of the chilliest starts to an early May bank holiday.

Some parts of Northern Ireland saw about a third of April’s average monthly rainfall descend upon them in just 36 hours at the weekend, the Met Office has said.

The temperature soared to 21.4 degrees in Northern Ireland yesterday — the hottest Easter Monday ever recorded.

Weather experts have warned against a "deadly pollen bomb" that is due to hit Northern Ireland within the next 24 hours.

After several days of cold, blustery and showery weather, conditions look set to improve considerably as we get closer to Easter. But sadly the predicted warm sunshine may not last past the weekend.

Temperatures are expected to top those in the Algarve over Easter weekend - with some of the highest temperatures NI has experienced so far this year.

Motorists have been asked to use caution with slushy snow on some routes this morning, according to Trafficwatch NI.

The Met Office has issued a yellow status weather warning of snow for Northern Ireland.

Check out these pictures from Portstewart showing how Storm Gareth left its mark on the seafront

Winds from Storm Gareth are expected to keep picking up speed until after midnight tonight, the Met Office has said.

Storm Gareth is due to arrive in Northern Ireland in less than 24 hours.