What is the Met Office warning for Northern Ireland?

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Northern Ireland, predicting heavy rain and potential flooding on Sunday.

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Met Office Warns of Impending Floods in Northern Ireland

Q: How much rain is expected in the Mournes region?

The Mournes area could see up to 100mm of rain accumulate by the early hours of Sunday morning.

Q: What are the potential impacts of the heavy rain in Northern Ireland?

The heavy rain is likely to cause flooding of some homes and businesses, as well as interruptions to power supplies and other services. Journey times are also expected to be affected due to spray and flooding on the roads.

17 Oct

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Summary

Heavy rain expected in Northern Ireland on Saturday night
Up to 100mm of rain forecast in the Mournes region
Flooding of homes and businesses, power outages likely

Met Office Warns of Impending Floods in Northern Ireland

According to the latest weather forecast, the UK is bracing for a miserable weekend ahead, particularly in Northern Ireland. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the region, predicting heavy rain and potential flooding on Sunday.

The heavy downpours are expected to begin on Saturday night, with the rain being "heaviest in the southeast" of Northern Ireland. Widespread rainfall of 20-30mm is anticipated, while the Mournes area could see up to 100mm of rain accumulate by the early hours of Sunday morning.

The weather warning is in effect from midnight on Sunday until midday, and the Met Office has warned that the heavy rain is likely to cause flooding of some homes and businesses, as well as interruptions to power supplies and other services. Additionally, journey times are expected to be affected due to spray and flooding on the roads.