The warning is in place from 8.00pm on Wednesday until noon on Thursday (September 26). The Met Office stated: “Outbreaks of rain will become persistent and, at times, heavy on Wednesday evening, persisting through the night and perhaps much of Thursday morning.

Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. "Eastern counties will see the largest rainfall amounts, especially across Co Down and Co Antrim, where 30 to 50 mm is likely quite widely, and perhaps as much as 60 to 80 mm across high ground such as the Mournes. "Despite recent dry weather, this may lead to some flooding and transport disruption.

The rain is expected to slowly ease through the late morning period.” It added people should expect: National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting.

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