Met office issues 10-hour thunderstorm weather warning for Northern Ireland - when warning is in force until

The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning for Northern Ireland today (Sunday 30 August).

The yellow thunderstorm warning will be in place for all of Northern Ireland from 11am to 9pm.

The warning - which has a medium likelihood and a low impact - reads: “Heavy showers and thunderstorms bringing some disruption to transport, infrastructure and outdoor activities.

“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. Probably some damage to a few buildings and structures from lightning strikes. Delays to train services are possible. Some short-term loss of power and other services is possible. Some flooding of a few homes and businesses possible, leading to some damage to buildings or structures.

“Showers will become widespread, heavy and thundery later Sunday morning, lasting through the afternoon and into Sunday evening. Whilst some areas may miss the heaviest showers, where they do occur, 10-15 mm of rain is possible in an hour or so, with 25-35 mm possible in several hours, Lightning and hail will be additional hazards. Heaviest of the showers will ease from the west through the evening.”

Met Office Northern Ireland weather forecast

Sunday day (30 August)

A mostly dry start to the day then remaining cloudy with showers developing through the morning. Some of these showers will become heavy with a chance of hail and thunder in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 19 °C.

Sunday night (30 August)

A few showers will continue through the evening, these heavy and thundery in places. These showers will slowly ease overnight but the odd one will linger until dawn. Minimum temperature 11 °C.

Monday (31 August)

A cloudy start with a few showers, perhaps heavy in places. Becoming mainly dry and bright by the afternoon but some rain will spread into the west later. Maximum temperature 18 °C.

Outlook for Tuesday (1 September) to Thursday (3 September)

A unsettled period with sunny spells and further showers, heavy at times. A spell of wet and windy weather on Wednesday.