Thunder warning issued for Northern Ireland this week

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms across Northern Ireland on Thursday which may lead to some disruption in places.

The forecasters have a warning in place from 6am to 9pm tomorrow (Thursday 12th June).

Met Office Chief Meteorologist Neil Armstrong said, “A weather system will push northwards through tomorrow, bringing heavy rain and a risk of thunderstorms to parts of southwest England, most of Wales, and later into Northern Ireland."

10-20 mm of rain is predicted to fall in an hour, and 30-40 mm in 3 hours or less, in areas across Northern Ireland.

Winds will also be strong at times, perhaps gusting to 40-45 mph around hills and coasts.

What to expect?

⛈️ 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

⛈️ Delays to train services are possible

⛈️ Some flooding of a few homes and businesses likely, leading to some damage to buildings or structures

⛈️ Some short term loss of power and other services is likely

Northern Ireland's five-day forecast 👇

Today: Rather cloudy start with a few spots of rain but soon becoming dry and bright with, especially in the east, some good spells of sunshine developing. Mainly light southeasterly breeze, but fresher at times on coasts. Maximum temperature 21 °C.

Tonight: Some late sunshine in east, but generally a rather cloudy evening. Outbreaks of rain spread north through the early hours, these turning heavy, perhaps thundery, later in the night. Minimum temperature 12 °C.

Thursday: A cloudy start with outbreaks of heavy, perhaps thundery, rain. The rain clears slowly northeast through the morning and early afternoon with sunny spells and heavy, perhaps thundery, showers following. Maximum temperature 21 °C.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday: Unsettled through Friday and Saturday with showers or longer spells of occasionally heavy and perhaps thundery rain. Sunny spells and lighter, less frequent showers on Sunday.

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