29/06/2022

Weather Warning Issued For Heavy Rain

The Met Office has issued a Yellow weather warning for heavy rain expected across the east of Northern Ireland on Thursday morning.

The forecaster said that heavy rain is expected from around 5am on Thursday, affecting Counties Antrim, Armagh and Down.

The Met Office warned that heavy rain may bring localised flooding and some travel disruption.

The rain could also lead to disruption and delays on roads and public transport.








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