Spectators at The Open in Royal Portrush have faced heavy showers this week. Photo: Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker
Lightning strikes and hail are also possible, the Met Office said. Stock photo
Heavy showers and thunderstorms will hit parts of Northern Ireland later today, forecasters have warned.
The Met Office has issued two yellow weather alerts for rain.
Up to 75mm of rain is possible in some places.
The forecaster said: “Scattered heavy showers and a few thunderstorms are expected during Sunday.
“Rainfall amounts will vary from place to place but in some locations 20-40 mm is possible within a couple of hours.
“Heavy downpours of rain will be the primary hazard, but lightning strikes and hail are also possible.”
Spectators at The Open in Royal Portrush have faced heavy showers this week. Photo: Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker
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The alert is in place from noon until 8pm today.
It affects counties Fermanagh, Londonderry and Tyrone.
Meanwhile, a second alert for heavy rain is in place between 6pm this evening and 6pm tomorrow, with the Met Office saying it could cause flooding and disruption.
This alert applies for counties Antrim, Armagh and Down.
The Met Office said: “A band of rain will become heavy and persistent during Sunday night and Monday, most likely across more eastern and southeastern parts of Northern Ireland.
“There remains a good deal of uncertainty as to the east-west position of this rain band, but where it does occur some places could see 50-75 mm in 12-18 hours.”