Met Office issues rare 'danger to life' warning for three areas with flooding alert

The Met Office has issued a rare "danger to life" warning for three parts of the UK as people have been told to prepare for flooding.

Forecasters have predicted very heavy rain to hit parts of the UK on Sunday night and into Monday morning. The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for three parts of Northern Ireland, warning locals to stay safe amid potentially dangerous weather. The weather office predicted some areas could be at risk of flash flooding in the next few hours.

Regions and local authorities affected Northern Ireland

• County Antrim

• County Armagh

• County Down

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