Yellow weather warning issued for Northern Ireland this weekend

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Author: Emma DicksonPublished 12th Aug 2022
Last updated 12th Aug 2022

The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for thunder on Sunday afternoon following high pressure and warm temperatures across Northern Ireland.

While some places stay dry, hit-and-miss thunderstorms will develop Sunday and Sunday night, and may bring disruption in places.

A few places seem likely to see heavy downpours and thunderstorms, which could bring up to around 50 mm of rain falling in 2-3 hours, these may last through the night in places.

There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.

The Met Office have also warned that hail and frequent lightning are potential additional hazards.

A yellow weather warning will be in place between 21pm on Sunday 14th August and 6am on Monday 15th August.

Northern Ireland's Weekend Forecast

Today: Any mist or fog patches will burn off to leave another dry and sunny day. Very warm to hot across most areas but some cooling onshore breezes. Maximum temperature 29 °C.

Tonight: A dry and sunny evening then a clear night across most areas. However, a few patches of mist and fog will develop. Minimum temperature 14 °C.

Saturday: Low cloud quickly clearing then a dry and sunny day. Feeling very warm or hot with light winds. Cooler along the coasts with an onshore breeze developing. Maximum temperature 29 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday: Bright spells with scattered heavy showers on Sunday. Mostly cloudy with showery rain on Monday, perhaps heavy and thundery. Further rain in the east on Tuesday but drier in west.

This weekend's sunshine is the perfect excuse to explore our wee country that little bit closer and visit some of NI's most colourful gardens and parks.

Check out some of our favourites 👇

Botanic Gardens, Belfast

First built back in 1828, this city oasis is one of Belfast's most popular outdoor hangouts. The Palm House and Tropical Ravine are worth visiting alone, it's filled with an extraordinary collection of exotic and tropical plants.

Castle Ward, Strangford

Overlooking Strangford Lough, Castle Ward is a unique 18th century house. This impressive estate features two very distinctively quirky gardens - a 17th and 18th century Temple Water and the 19th century Windsor Garden.

Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park

With over 20,000 flowers stretching as far as the eye can see, Lady Dixon Park comes alive in summer. For something that little bit different check out their colourful bandstand and Japanese-style garden with a lake and traditional fountain.

Hillsborough Castle Gardens

Walk in royal footsteps as you explore NI's working royal residence. The 1.6 mile trail will take you past spectacular gardens, impressive 150 year old Lime Trees, Quaker Burial ground, Ice House, a serene Temple with Pond and of course Hillsborough Castle itself.

Florence Court Kitchen Garden

Back in 2013, the National Trust took over the maintenance of Florence Court, and has since returned the walled garden to its former glory as a 1930s-styled Kitchen Garden. We're talking forest park trails, perfumed scents, manicured lawns and picture-perfect picnic spots.

Rowallane Gardens, Saintfield

This 19th century garden tucks neatly inside the quaint Co. Down village of Saintfield. The walled garden was originally built for fruit and vegetables, however it's now filled with an eclectic mix of trees plants, herbs and floral moments.

Glenarm Castle Walled Garden, Antrim

Glenarm Castle Garden is one of Ireland's oldest walled gardens dating back to the 18th century. Filled with colour through every season, there's so much to see here, from the peonies in May/June to the woodland walks in autumn.

Mount Stewart, Newtownards

Did you know Mount Stewart was voted in the top ten gardens in the world? Follow the 2.3 mile trail, beginning at the front of the grand house, and you will discover an array of intriguing spaces, including a sunken garden, shamrock garden, Spanish Garden and even an Italian Garden. Some of the world's most exotic plants thrive in this this unique landscape on the Ards Peninsula.

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