News · 3 August 2026

Met office issues nine-hour storm warning for parts of Northern Ireland

Heavy rain and lightning could disrupt transport links across six counties on Tuesday. Forecasters warn that sudden floods might damage a few buildings and cut power supplies. The alert follows a historic month of record-breaking dryness and sunshine across large parts of the UK.

By BriefTea Editorial · 3 August 2026 at 18:03

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