A yellow thunderstorm warning is in place today (Saturday) covering the whole of Greater Manchester. Thunder and lightning is set to hit the region later this afternoon, with torrential rain also expected.
Temperatures were in the high 20s yesterday evening, with pleasant sunshine all around. Today started off in a similar vein but will turn as we head into the afternoon.
According to the Met Office, thunderstorms will hit the region from 1pm and are likely to continue until 3pm. Temperatures will start to drop to around 20C.