WEATHER: heavy rainfall to batter NI

The meteorologists say tonight there will be "some clear spells at first this evening" then a "thickening cloud and patchy rain spreading from the south and this will become heavier and more persistent overnight".

The minimum temperature will be 8 °C.

Tomorrow, will be "a cloudy day with outbreaks of rain and drizzle".

The Met Office added: "It will be misty at times with extensive hill fog. Winds mostly light, but freshening at times around the Antrim coast. Maximum temperature 12 °C."

Meanwhile the outlook for Tuesday to Thursday is also one which requires an umbrella.

The Met Office say: "Often unsettled with rain at times, perhaps becoming persistent and heavy later on Tuesday and early on Wednesday.

"Some sunnier spells too. Fairly mild."