Thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected to arrive in Greater Manchester this weekend following a long period of hot weather.
Earlier today, the Met Office issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for parts of England and Wales which will be in place for all of Sunday (June 18). There are also warnings that 30mm of rain could fall in one hour at some points in the day.
The forecast predicts that the weather 'will bring a chance of disruption to parts of England and Wales', whilst there is also a warning of a ‘small chance of flooding’.
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However, temperatures are still expected to remain above-average for this time of year. For Greater Manchester, the Met Office predicts there could be highs of up to 24C on Sunday.
The yellow thunderstorm warning will come into place at 12am on Sunday (June 18) and will last all day until 11.59pm.
Forecasters predict that heavy rain will be expected in the late afternoon and evening. Heavy showers are currently predicted for 7pm and 10pm.
The Met Office has warned that spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and road closures. Floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds could also see damage to some buildings.
There could also be delays and cancellations to trains and buses as public transport services respond to the weather changes.
In a statement, the Met Office said: "Heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely to develop across parts of England and Wales during Sunday, with longer spells of thundery rain in places.
"Whilst many areas will see at least some rain, most will see only relatively small amounts. However, some places could see 30 mm in an hour and 60mm in 6 hours, with the potential for frequent lightning, strong winds and hail. Where this occurs there is likely to be some disruption.
"While there is a high likelihood that thunderstorms will develop over England and Wales, there remains a large amount of uncertainty in exactly where these develop. This uncertainty is likely to remain even up to short lead times.”
Last Sunday, thunderstorms and heavy rain temporarily led to proceedings being halted at Parklife in Heaton Park. Organisers issued a 'full show stop' until the weather passed.
The Met Office added that there is a ‘likelihood’ that further weather warnings will be made in the coming days.
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