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Residents warned of flooding risk Residents warned of flooding risk
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Heavy rain has brought a risk of flooding in the south Down area, residents have been warned.Heavy rain has brought a risk of flooding in the south Down area, residents have been warned.
People living in parts of Counties Antrim and Armagh have also been warned of severe weather on Friday.People living in parts of Counties Antrim and Armagh have also been warned of severe weather on Friday.
The Met Office said localised flooding was a possibility and that road conditions "would be very poor right across Northern Ireland".The Met Office said localised flooding was a possibility and that road conditions "would be very poor right across Northern Ireland".
Drivers are warned to slow down, use dipped headlights and take extra care because of spray and poor visibility.Drivers are warned to slow down, use dipped headlights and take extra care because of spray and poor visibility.
Some ferry services have also been affected due to the strengthening winds.Some ferry services have also been affected due to the strengthening winds.
Heavy rain has resulted in floods in parts of Dublin, Wicklow and Cork city.Heavy rain has resulted in floods in parts of Dublin, Wicklow and Cork city.
Red areas on this radar graph indicate areas of heaviest rain
Down District Council warned people living in what it described as "a key risk area" and issued a set of precautions.Down District Council warned people living in what it described as "a key risk area" and issued a set of precautions.
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The council said householders should move as many key documents to higher positions in the home, seal important documents insurance policies photographs in plastic bags and make a list of useful of numbers.The council said householders should move as many key documents to higher positions in the home, seal important documents insurance policies photographs in plastic bags and make a list of useful of numbers.
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It added that families should make plans to relocate and make arrangements for relatives who have special needsIt added that families should make plans to relocate and make arrangements for relatives who have special needs
Sandbags can be obtained from the Roads Service by telephoning 028 44 812612.Sandbags can be obtained from the Roads Service by telephoning 028 44 812612.
BBC Newsline weather forecaster Angie Phillips said Friday evening would remain wet and windy although the rain would gradually ease and become lighter and patchier.BBC Newsline weather forecaster Angie Phillips said Friday evening would remain wet and windy although the rain would gradually ease and become lighter and patchier.
"Low pressure has been driving heavy rain north into Northern Ireland, along with strengthening north-easterly winds," Ms Phillips said."Low pressure has been driving heavy rain north into Northern Ireland, along with strengthening north-easterly winds," Ms Phillips said.
"Some patchy rain may linger close to the east coast for a time on Saturday, otherwise turning drier and brighter from the west, but still cool and windy."Some patchy rain may linger close to the east coast for a time on Saturday, otherwise turning drier and brighter from the west, but still cool and windy.
"Winds will be lighter by Sunday, which will also be mainly fine and dry.""Winds will be lighter by Sunday, which will also be mainly fine and dry."