Torrential rain affects Northern Ireland as the Met Office issues yellow warning for thunderstorms

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Tuesday, 27 July 2021 15:40

By Q Radio news

Torrential rain is affecting parts of Northern Ireland as the Met Office issues a yellow warning for thunderstorms.

Belfast has been particularly badly hit with some travel disruption and localised flooding.

Police say part of the Lisburn Road in South Belfast has been closed after a car got stuck in floodwater.

Drivers are also being warned to take care in the Ballymena area after reports of flooding on the A26 at Woodgreen.

The downpours come following weeks of good weather and high temperatures.

After last week’s record - breaking temperatures western and southern parts of Northern Ireland - including Belfast - have been experiencing heavy rainfall today pic.twitter.com/0qCgiMC6ZG
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) July 27, 2021

Shoppers in Belfast a heavy downpour today as the region’s heatwave comes to an end pic.twitter.com/f65PrBZucG
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) July 27, 2021