NI weather forecast: thunder and lightning alert, torrential downpours and hailstones as Met Office issues TWO weather warnings

Northern Ireland is bracing itself for the arrival of torrential rain, lightning strikes and hailstones.
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The Met Office issued a number of weather warnings concerning Northern Ireland on Tuesday afternoon.

The first weather warning is valid from 1.30pm on Tuesday and 6.00am on Wednesday.

What to expect:

The Met Office has issued two weather warnings for Northern Ireland.The Met Office has issued two weather warnings for Northern Ireland.
The Met Office has issued two weather warnings for Northern Ireland.
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- Flooding of homes and businesses could happen quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.

- Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services.

- Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.

- Some communities might become cut off if roads flood.

- Power cuts might occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost.

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This weather warning applies to all counties except Fermanagh,

A second weather warning, also issued on Tuesday morning, is valid from 12.00pm and 9.00pm on Wednesday.

What to expect:

- There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.

- There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life.

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- Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services.

- Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.

- There is a small chance that some communities become cut off by flooded roads.

- There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost.

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This weather warning applies to counties Down and Armagh only.

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