The Met Office has issued a two-day weather warning for Northern Ireland this week.
A yellow alert for heavy rain across the region, will be in place from 3pm on Tuesday afternoon until midnight tonight. The rain will affect right across Northern Ireland, according to the warning.
"Heavy rain this afternoon and evening may lead to some difficult travel conditions," said a Met Office spokesperson.
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A yellow warning of wind affecting Northern Ireland also comes into effect on Wednesday from 11am until 8pm.
"Strong winds may cause some disruption during Wednesday," the spokesperson added.
What to expect
- Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer
- Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer
- Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely
- Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer
- Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely
- Some short term loss of power and other services is possible
- It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves
The Met Office said Tuesday will start off bright before turning wet and windy later.
They added: "A dry and sunny start to the day but clouding over late morning, with heavy rain following behind into the afternoon. Winds increasing into the afternoon. Maximum temperature 8 °C."
Tonight:
The rain will clear to the north through this evening, leaving showers and clear spells behind overnight. Winds staying strong. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
Wednesday:
Showers or longer spells of rain on Wednesday, accompanied by strong northwesterly winds. Showers gradually easing into the evening. Maximum temperature 9 °C.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:
There will be a mix of sunshine and scattered showers on Thursday and Friday, with winds easing. Mainly dry and fine Saturday morning but becoming wet and windy by afternoon.
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