Met Office issues Status Yellow rain warning for Derry and four other counties

The Met Office has issued a Status Yellow Rain Warning for Derry and four other counties for Thursday.

The warning is in effect until 11.59pm this evening.

It has been issued for five counties – Antrim, Armagh, Down, Tyrone and Derry.

The Met Office said: “Periods of rain are expected during Thursday. 15 to 25 mm is likely to fall widely during the course of the day, with 30 to 40 mm possible in a few spots, mainly on high ground. This may lead to some flooding and transport disruption.”

The rain is expected to clear northwards during Thursday night.

There are currently no weather warnings in place for Donegal.

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