Weather: Met Office confirms weather warning issued for Northern Ireland over the weekend
Published 18th Sep 2025, 10:22 BST
Updated 19th Sep 2025, 07:55 BST
Met Office issues weather warning for Northern Ireland having previously said one was possible
In an unusual move, the Met Office had said that a yellow weather warning may be issued for Northern Ireland.
That weather warning has now been confirmed
They had suggested that there was a chance that heavy rain may lead to flooding and travel disruption.
The yellow warning now issued mainly affects eastern parts of Northern Ireland.
The time window runs from mid-day on Saturday, 20, through to early morning Sunday
The Met Office states
There is a small chance that heavy rain may lead to flooding and travel disruption.
What should I expect?
- There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
- Where flooding occurs, there is a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services
- Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures