The areas set for half a month's worth of rainfall in less than a day
Northern Ireland is forecast to receive 50 to 75mm of rain within 12 to 18 hours, which is over half of the region's average July rainfall.
The heavy rainfall poses risks of flooding, power cuts, dangerous driving conditions, and the potential for some communities to be cut off by flooded roads.
A wider yellow weather warning for rain remains in place across Northern Ireland, with similar thunderstorm warnings affecting parts of Wales, South-West England, Scotland, and other areas of England.
Disruption to the Monday morning commute is expected, and residents are advised to check flood risks and take precautions to protect their properties.
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