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Sophie McLaughlin

Northern Ireland weather: Yellow warning issued for rain and wind across parts of the country

A weather warning is set to come into place across parts of Northern Ireland on Saturday.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for rain and wind from 2pm on January 14 to 3am on January 15.

It covers most of the country with parts of Co Armagh and Co Fermanagh avoiding the worst of the weather.

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The Met Office said: "Strong winds and heavy rain may cause disruption to travel."

What to expect:

  • Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer
  • Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer
  • Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely
  • Some short term loss of power and other services is possible
  • Flooding of some homes and businesses is possible

The Met Office has forecasted "scatted showers" on Friday which are to become increasingly isolated into the afternoon.

They said: "Western counties becoming cloudier by evening. Lighter winds than yesterday. Maximum temperature 8 °C.

"Cloudy with occasional rain (tonight), this mainly light, but the odd heavier outbreak is possible in the south. Light to moderate southwest breeze. Minimum temperature 3 °C."

Looking to Saturday, the Met Office forecasted: "Early rain clearing by daybreak then a bright morning with some sunshine.

"Heavy showers will then arrive in the afternoon on strengthening northwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C."

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