Extreme weather warnings for NI

Heavy rain is affecting parts of Northern Ireland

Warnings of severe or extreme weather in some parts of Northern Ireland have been issued by the Met Office.

Heavy and thundery rain is likely to affect all six counties on Thursday morning.

There will be further pulses of heavy rain in the afternoon and the risk of thunderstorms.

The Met Office has said there is the potential for some localised flooding because the system is very slow moving.

Parts of the north and east will hold onto dryer conditions for a time but the wet weather is slowly shifting across towards the Irish Sea and there will be some heavy showers in that area later.

People asre being advised to take extra care on the roads.

One of the visits halls in Maghaberry Prison is flooded following heavy rain last night.

The Prison Service has temporarily closed the hall for urgent remedial work to be carried out.

It is contacting visitors who will be affected by the flooding to re-arrange their appointment.

The flooding incident phoneline is 0300 2000 100.