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13/03/2018
Weather Warning For Heavy Rain Issued In NI
A yellow weather warning for heavy rain and strong winds has been issued in Northern Ireland.
The warning has been put in place from noon on Wednesday, 14 March, until noon on Thursday, 15 March.
The rain is expected to be heavy in Co Down with string easterly winds with coastal gales.
A Met Office spokesperson said: "Flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible while some flooding of roads may result in longer journey times and disruption to bus and rail services. The southeast winds may also prove an additional hazard with delays for high sided vehicles on exposed routes and delays to air and ferry transport."
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The warning has been put in place from noon on Wednesday, 14 March, until noon on Thursday, 15 March.
The rain is expected to be heavy in Co Down with string easterly winds with coastal gales.
A Met Office spokesperson said: "Flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible while some flooding of roads may result in longer journey times and disruption to bus and rail services. The southeast winds may also prove an additional hazard with delays for high sided vehicles on exposed routes and delays to air and ferry transport."
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