Northern Ireland weather forecast for today as heavy rain expected

While we may be on our way to brighter mornings and evenings, the weather doesn't seem to be easing up much across Northern Ireland.

The Met Office says for today, Tuesday February 21, it will predominately overcast. That will be the main weather forecast from early morning right through to 10pm tonight.

From 11pm there will be heavy rain, going into Wednesday.

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A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "Another cloudy day but most places staying dry [on Tuesday], just the odd patch of drizzle.

"A band of more persistent rain will edge eastwards during evening. Staying mild and breezy. Maximum temperature 11C."

Looking ahead this week, there will be frequent showers across the country on Wednesday, brighter on Thursday with scattered light showers. Mainly dry with sunny spells on Friday, the Met Office says.

For the full range weather forecast across Northern Ireland, see here.

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