Thunderstorm Alert: Chaos Expected in Northern Ireland

A thunderstorm warning issued by the Met Office is in place across Northern Ireland on Thursday.

Yellow Weather Alert

The alert covers the entire region from 7am to 9pm on June 12. The Met Office warned of heavy rain and thunderstorms moving northwards across the area, leading to potential disruption. Rain and Wind

The rain may be locally heavy with the risk of 10-20 mm of rain in an hour and 30-40 mm in 3 hours. Strong winds up to 40-45 mph are also expected. Forecast

Thursday's forecast includes a cloudy start with heavy, thundery rain. The weather is expected to clear by early afternoon with sunny spells and more showers. Maximum temperature reaching 21C.