Weather Warning Is Expected To Cause Disruption in Parts of Northern Ireland on Monday, According to the Met Office

Heavy rain and wind warning are in effect from 6 p.m. this evening until midnight. Downpatrick, Newcastle, and Donaghadee are all included in the yellow warning area.

The Met Office issued the warning this morning, saying, a short period of very heavy rain and squally winds is likely to cause some disruption tonight.

Northern Ireland weather warning issued by Met Office

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Autumn has arrived in Northern Ireland, as evidenced by darker nights and a drop in temperatures in recent weeks, as per Belfast Live.

Looking ahead to the coming week, the Met Office predicted milder temperatures and stronger winds for Northern Ireland.

Much of the week will see a mixed bag of weather conditions, as is typical for this time of year, with sunny intervals and rain showers in the forecast.

Travel times will most likely be extended due to road spray and temporary flooding. Delays are likely for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges.

There may be some brief outages of power and other services.

Looking ahead to the coming week, the Met Office predicts milder temperatures and stronger winds for Northern Ireland.

Much of the week will see a mixed bag of weather conditions, as is typical for this time of year, with sunny intervals and rain showers in the forecast.

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Met Eireann's 'damaging' double yellow warning for Monday as wind and rain batter country

Met Eireann has started the weather week with not one, but two status yellow alerts, as per Irish Mirror.

The entire country is under a weather advisory for the entire week, with ran and gales expected to cause major problems along the coast and on island roads.

They've since added two yellow alerts, one of which was issued shortly after 5 a.m. on Monday.

Both warnings are in effect until Monday at 9 p.m.

The first is for wind and was issued for Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Wexford, and Wicklow on Sunday evening.

More rain is expected to fall across the country this afternoon and evening, with localized flooding possible.

The overall forecast for Monday makes for depressing reading.

"This morning will be cloudy and breezy with outbreaks of rain, heavy at times, especially in the southwest," Met éireann predicted shortly before 5 a.m. on Monday.

It will also become windy, with strong, gusty southerly winds, with the strongest winds in the south and southeast. Maximum temperatures range from 11 to 15 degrees Celsius.

Early tonight, the rain will gradually clear eastward, followed by heavy showers from the west. As the rain clears, the southerly winds will become moderate to fresh. The lowest temperatures range from 5 to 9 degrees Celsius.

Between 6 p.m. and midnight, rain and strong winds are expected in parts of Northern Ireland, Wales, and southwest England.

The Met Office predicts a "short period of very strong winds" with gusts of 50-60 mph, with gusts reaching as high as 70 mph in coastal areas.

A "short period of very heavy rain and squally winds" is expected to cause "some disruption, with some delays to road, rail, air, and ferry transport considered likely."

Train and bus services will also "probably" be impacted, with longer journey times due to road spray and temporary flooding.

With a chance of hail and lightning in a few places, some short-term power and other service outages are also possible.

On the River Adur, the Environment Agency issued five flood warnings on Monday for Alfriston, Barcombe Mills, Hellingly, and Horsebridge in East Sussex, and Mock Bridge near Shermanbury in West Sussex.

It warns that the towns of Whitwell, Wroxall, Langbridge, and Alverstone on the Isle of Wight's river Eastern Yar are at risk of flooding.

A second yellow rain warning was issued for southwest Scotland, Lothian Borders, and Strathclyde from 3 p.m. to midnight.

Dumfries and Galloway, Scottish Borders, East Ayrshire, South Ayrshire, and South Lanarkshire are expected to be affected, as per Sky News.

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