06/06/2016

NI Temperatures To Reach 25 Degrees

Temperatures in Northern Ireland are to reach 25 degrees today, making it the hottest day of the year so far.

However, thundery showers are expected to develop in Counties Fermanagh, Armagh and Down mostly confined to the southern hills this afternoon, according to the Met Office.

The showers may drift north in the late afternoon with some light winds later on tonight.

On Tuesday, the sunny weather is expected to continue with temperatures reaching 24 degrees.

Heavier and thundery showers are expected to be more widespread, however some parts will stay dry.

(CD/LM)

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