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Forecast - Belfast

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Environmental Summary

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:22Sunset21:19
PollenLowUVHighPollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:20Sunset21:21
PollenLowUVLowPollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:19Sunset21:22
PollenLowUVLowPollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:17Sunset21:24
PollenLowUVModeratePollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:15Sunset21:26
PollenLowUVModeratePollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:14Sunset21:28
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:12Sunset21:29
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:10Sunset21:31
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:09Sunset21:32
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:07Sunset21:34
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:06Sunset21:36
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:05Sunset21:37
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:03Sunset21:39
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:02Sunset21:40
UVModerate

Hour by hour forecast

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Environmental Summary

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:22Sunset21:19
PollenLowUVHighPollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:20Sunset21:21
PollenLowUVLowPollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:19Sunset21:22
PollenLowUVLowPollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:17Sunset21:24
PollenLowUVModeratePollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:15Sunset21:26
PollenLowUVModeratePollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:14Sunset21:28
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:12Sunset21:29
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:10Sunset21:31
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:09Sunset21:32
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:07Sunset21:34
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:06Sunset21:36
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:05Sunset21:37
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:03Sunset21:39
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:02Sunset21:40
UVModerate
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Forecast for Northern Ireland

Latest forecast for Northern Ireland from BBC Newsline

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  • Updated Monday to Friday only

Latest forecast for Northern Ireland

Last updated 42 minutes ago

Today

This afternoon, it will gradually turn cloudier and the risk of showers will increase. The showers will be heavy and thundery, particularly in western areas; a little drier further east.

Tonight

This evening will be partly cloudy with a few lingering showers. During the overnight period, it will become mostly cloudy again, but it should remain generally dry.

Monday

Tomorrow morning will see more in the way of cloud, with just occasional sunny spells. Early in the afternoon, a band of rain will spread in from the south and persist for the rest of the day.

Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday

Tuesday will remain cloudy and wet with outbreaks of rain for much of the day, as these will start to clear in the evening. Wednesday looks set to be largely dry with extensive sunshine but the odd afternoon shower cannot be ruled out. On Thursday, more unsettled conditions are forecast, with an increasing risk of showers, these potentially heavy and thundery in the afternoon.

Observations - Belfast/Harbour

Observed at 10:00,

Sunday 12 May

17° C63° F
Wind speed6 Miles per hour11 Kilometres per hourSouth Easterly
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Visibility: Not available
  • Pressure: 1012mb, Falling
Observation Station: Belfast/Harbour (Lat: 54.6 Long: -5.8833)

Met Office warnings issued for County Antrim

  1. Yellow warning of thunderstorms

    Starts: 12:00 BST on Sun 12 May

    Ends: 19:00 BST on Sun 12 May

    Heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely to develop across western and central Northern Ireland during Sunday daytime. - Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures - 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 - There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost

    Issued at: 11:07 BST on Fri 10 May

  2. Yellow warning of rain

    Starts: 12:00 BST on Mon 13 May

    Ends: 06:00 BST on Tue 14 May

    Spells of rain, heaviest across eastern areas, will push northeast across much of Northern Ireland on Monday, clearing Tuesday morning. - Flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely - Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer - Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer - Some interruption to power supplies and other services likely

    Issued at: 10:04 BST on Sun 12 May

About the Met Office Weather Warnings

The Met Office issues weather warnings when severe weather has the potential to impact the UK.

The Met Office issues warnings for rain, thunderstorms, wind, snow, lightning, ice, extreme heat and fog. These warnings are given a colour depending on a combination of both the impact the weather may have and the likelihood of those impacts occurring.

For more information, see the Met Office Weather Warnings Guide.

Weather Warnings Key

Red

Extreme weather is expected. Red means you should take action now to keep yourself and others safe from the impact of the weather. Widespread damage, travel and power disruption and risk to life is likely. You must avoid dangerous areas and follow the advice of the emergency services and local authorities.

Amber

There is an increased likelihood of bad weather affecting you, which could potentially disrupt your plans and possibly cause travel delays, road and rail closures, interruption to power and the potential risk to life and property. Amber means you need to be prepared to change your plans and protect you, your family and community from the impacts of the severe weather based on the forecast from the Met Office.

Yellow

Severe weather is possible over the next few days and could affect you. Yellow means that you should plan ahead thinking about possible travel delays, or the disruption of your day to day activities. The Met Office is monitoring the developing weather situation and Yellow means keep an eye on the latest forecast and be aware that the weather may change or worsen, leading to disruption of your plans in the next few days.

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