MET Office rain warning

A weather warning is in place for rain.
A weather warning is in place for rain.

The forecast is for heavy rain leading to some surface water flooding.

The Met Office have issued a yellow (medium likelihood of low impacts) warning of rain effective now from 14:15pm to 6.00pm today, Wednesday 19th October across parts of NI including Belfast.  

What to expect

  • Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer
  • Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer

The weather warning is in place for County Antrim, County Armagh, County Down, County Londonderry and County Tyrone.

Further information and advice is available from the Met Office website:

Help and advice

  • Housing Executive tenants should call 03448 920 901

  • Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service: 028 9266 4221

  • Floodline call 0300 2000 100

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