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Armagh events postponed and advice issued ahead of yellow weather warning for thunderstorms

The area of County Armagh is included in a Yellow Weather Warning that has been issued across Northern Ireland as thunderstorms are set to roll in overnight.

The warning will be in place from 6am to 9pm tomorrow (Thursday June 12) with heavy rain and gusty winds forecast.

Similar warnings have been issued for parts of south west England and South Wales tonight and tomorrow.

The adverse weather may result in difficult driving conditions, flooding, lightning strikes, and power cuts.

As a result, Armagh Royal School have postponed their House Golf Competition that was due to take place tomorrow at Loughgall Golf Course.

Bleary Primary School have also postponed their Summer Fayre with more details to follow.

Advice and emergency information regarding weather warnings during thunderstorms is available from the NI Direct website here.

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