Northern Ireland has been basking in heat and sunshine for the last week, but as we all sadly knew, it wasn't to last.
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for the region on Wednesday, April 16. That yellow warning is for rain, which will be "persistent" and "heavy".
It is set to come into effect tomorrow at 2am, and go on through to 9pm. A spokesperson said: " Persistent, and at times heavy rain bringing some disruption to travel and potential for local flooding.
"Rain will develop through the early hours of Wednesday, heavy at times, and lasting for much of the day. Most areas within the warning will see 20-30 mm of rain, but a few spots could see 50-60 mm particularly over the high ground of Antrim and Down. Rain will ease from the west Wednesday evening."
What should I expect?
Flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible; Perhaps some interruption to power supplies and other services; Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer; Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer.Record temperatures for this year were recorded in Castlederg, Co Tyrone last Wednesday, hitting 21C. Weatherman Barra Best said it was the earliest 21C in 13 years, with the last happening in March 2012.
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