This summer, one of the UK's biggest car boots sales will take place in Greater Manchester. The Classic Car Boot Sale will hold its first event in the region at MediaCity in Salford this July.
23.05.2024 - 09:47 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Persistent rain is set to fall on Greater Manchester with a weather warning in force for the region. A yellow warning remains in force until midday today (May 23), with the Met Office suggesting roads, railways and power could all be affected at some stage.
Flooding could also take place, with 'deep floodwater' or fast flowing water posing the risk of 'danger to life', the Met Office adds. A more severe amber weather warning had been in force earlier today, but has since been lifted.
Meanwhile, the Environment Agency has issued three flood alerts for Greater Manchester, meaning flooding is 'possible' and residents should 'be prepared'. The alerts cover areas close to the River Mersey in Stockport, Tameside and Trafford, and the Upper River Douglas in parts of Wigan and Bolton.
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According to the Met Office, all areas of Greater Manchester will see continuing rain for the rest of the day, although the heaviest of the rain came earlier this morning. Temperatures will barely change over the course of the day, remaining at around 11C.
The region will see some dry spells, but it will be overcast throughout. Here's the full forecast for Greater Manchester, borough-by-borough.
10am - light rain, 10C
11am - light rain, 11C
12pm - light rain, 11C
1pm - light rain, 11C
2pm - light rain, 11C
3pm - light rain, 11C
4pm - light rain, 11C
5pm - light rain, 11C
6pm - light rain, 11C
7pm - light rain, 11C
8pm - light rain, 11C
9pm - light rain, 11C
10pm - light rain, 11C
11pm - cloudy, 11C
10am - light rain, 11C
11am - light rain, 11C
12pm - overcast, 11C
1pm - light rain, 11C
2pm - light rain, 11C
3pm - light rain, 11C
4pm - light rain, 11C
5pm -
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