An amber weather warning for heavy rain will come into place today from 2pm.
A band of rain will spread across the island from the west, with the rain becoming persistent and heavy for a time later this afternoon and this evening.
Rainfall accumulations are expected to be 15-30mm quite widely across the island but with a risk of 30-50mm possible over higher ground.
This amount of rain falling in a relatively short period of time will create difficult driving conditions with standing water developing on the islands roads as well as a risk of localised flooding in prone locations, particularly where any drains become blocked from fallen leaves.
The rain will clear later this evening leaving the rest of the night mostly dry.
The weather warning will be lifted by 7pm tonight.
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