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Weather warning issued for six counties ahead of flash flooding and thunderstorms

Heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast to affect all the counties

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Storms are forecast for the region today(Image: Getty Images/RooM RF)

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Northern Ireland today with heavy showers and thunderstorms set to batter all six counties.

From 12pm today (August 19) until 11.59pm, the Met Office warns all the counties have been put under the warning for adverse weather, Belfast Live reports. As well as heavy rain, the forecasters predict thunder and lightning with a possibility of power cuts and disruption.

The forecaster said: "Heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely to lead to travel disruption and flash flooding in some places."

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The yellow warning across Northern Ireland(Image: Met Office )

The Met Office added: "A band of heavy showers is expected to spread across Northern Ireland from west to east late morning and early afternoon, with further slow-moving heavy showers or thunderstorms developing later.

"Within these showers, 15-20 mm of rain is likely in an hour or less, with a few places probably seeing 25-30 mm in a couple of hours. While rain will be the primary hazard, hail and lightning are also likely in places."

As for what to expect during the yellow weather warning, the Met Office has issued some details.

They said:

• There is a good chance driving conditions will be affected by spray, standing water and/or hail, leading to longer journey times by car and bus
• Some flooding of a few homes and businesses likely, leading to some damage to buildings or structures
• Probably some damage to a few buildings and structures from lightning strikes
• Delays to train services are possible
• Some short-term loss of power and other services is likely

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