By Claudia Savage, PA
A warning for thunderstorms has been issued for the North as the current hot spell is set to come to an abrupt end.
Storms are expected to cause disruption on Sunday afternoon and evening, starting from approximately 2pm.
The UK Met Office has warned that flooding of homes and businesses could happen quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.
Flooding may also cause delays and some cancellations to train and bus services or power cuts in some areas.
Yellow warning of thunderstorm affecting Northern Ireland https://t.co/mNoRVILSrW pic.twitter.com/s34azSt0g9
— Met Office - Northern Ireland (@metofficeNI) September 9, 2023
Some large areas of rain are likely, with some intense rainfall predicted, that could see 70mm or more in a few hours in some locations.
For the rest of the country, Met Éireann is forecasting sunny spells and some scattered showers on Saturday, with highest temperatures between 21 and 26 degrees.
#Weekend Weather Update
Warm or very warm this weekend but with the increasing likelihood of some thundery spells of rain ☀️🥵⛈️🌦️
Temperatures falling back next week as a change in airmass sets in 🌡️📉
Find more here ⬇️https://t.co/yEsIuCkWlq pic.twitter.com/f1VNP4uMNj
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) September 8, 2023
Very warm and humid conditions will continue on Sunday before becoming cooler from Monday onwards, with temperatures falling to between 15 and 19 degrees.
Scattered slow-moving heavy showers and thunderstorms will bring a risk of spot flooding and lightning strikes on Sunday, Met Éireann said. However, coastal parts of the northwest will be dry, apart from some drizzle.
