Warning: Yellow
To expect: Rain
Affected areas: Northern Ireland
Start time estimate: Thursday 10am
End time estimate: Thursday 11pm
The Met Office has announced a Yellow rain warning for Northern Ireland until Thursday night.
Persistent rain is set to hit the region, beginning at around 10am on Thursday and clearing by 11pm.
The Yellow alert for rain was announced at 3:53am on Thursday, January 22.
A Met Office forecast said: “Periods of rain are expected during Thursday. 15 to 25 mm is likely to fall widely during the course of the day, with 30 to 40 mm possible in a few spots, mainly on high ground. This may lead to some flooding and transport disruption. The rain is expected to clear northwards during Thursday night.”
What to expect
Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer; Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer.
What should you do during intense rain?
Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary. Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area. For further details see Met Office Warnings & Advice.
What is a yellow weather warning?
The Met Office has three categories of weather warning, depending on the likely impact of severe weather and also how likely it is to strike in a particular area.
A yellow warning is issued when weather conditions are expected to disrupt travel and traffic and may impact on daily routines but are not likely to pose a risk to life or property.
An amber warning is more severe and advises people to think about changing their plans to minimise the risk.
A red warning means weather conditions are expected to be dangerous with widespread damage to property and a risk to life, with the public usually advised to avoid travelling.
The Yellow weather alert for rain will remain in effect until 11pm on Thursday.