23/07/2013

Met Office Issues Weather Warning For NI

The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings for Northern Ireland.

Heavy thundery showers are expected to develop across NI this afternoon and follow on into this evening.

Some of the showers will be very heavy with torrential downpours, especially in the central and western areas.

The showers will turn less heavy later in the evening and are expected to stop overnight.

The public is advised to take extra care as travel may be disrupted due to flooding.

(CD/JP)

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