Easter weather: Met Office issues another warning for rain spoiling long weekend – but it hasn’t stopped some revellers

Published on April 19, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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THE Met Office has issued another yellow weather warning for heavy rain – but some revellers haven't let downpours spoil their Easter weekend.

The is set to spark more travel chaos with and a chance of power cuts today.

A WET START TO THE EASTER HOLIDAY THOU STILL A GOOD FRIDAY FOR REVELLERS IN LEEDS 18.4.25Partygoers in Leeds hit the streets to start their long weekendA WET START TO THE EASTER HOLIDAY THOU STILL A GOOD FRIDAY FOR REVELLERS IN LEEDS 18.4.25Despite the rain, they made the most of their free timeEaster weather: Met Office issues another warning for heavy rain set to spoil holiday weekend with floods & travel chaosCounty Antrim and County Down in Northern Ireland will be impacted by the yellow weather warning

However, partygoers in Leeds were spotted out and about on the town, dodging puddles as they did.

The yellow warning is set to hit two counties in : County Antrim and County Down.

Locals and visitors can expect some that will cause difficult driving conditions and

There is also a chance of flooding for homes and businesses.

Buses and will most likely face delays.

Spraying and flooding on the roads could increase

There might also be some interruption to power supplies and other services.

The rain began at around 2pm yesterday and should continue until 3pm today.

At present, no warnings have been issued for the rest of the week.

The said: “A spell of persistent, and at times heavy, rain developing today lasts well into Saturday.

“20 to 40 mm of rain is likely to build up widely with 50 to 75 mm over some higher ground and perhaps in excess of 75 mm in one or two spots.”

A WET START TO THE EASTER HOLIDAY THOU STILL A GOOD FRIDAY FOR REVELLERS IN LEEDS 18.4.25The rain should subside in Northern Ireland around 3pm today

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