Met Office issue thunderstorm weather warning for TODAY with 'torrential downpours' forecast

After a chilly start to June, the weather may be a little brighter next week.

The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning for today - including for parts of Greater Manchester.

A cold and wet start to the summer is set to improve from the middle of next week, forecasters have said.

It's been a chilly start to June in Greater Manchester and across the UK - which an expert says 'is no surprise'.

Scots have been warned to prepare for snow and thunder this weeks, according to the Met Office.

Jet2 has warned passengers travelling to Manchester Airport this summer to “allow enough time” to make their flight. The warning is due to road works between Junction 4 and Junction 7 on the M56.

Temperatures are expected to reach 19C on Saturday as the sun shines on Greater Manchester. Met Office forecasters say there will be a mix of cloud and sun across the region. No rain is expected.

A warning has been issued to shoppers and workers ahead of the Trafford Centre's bus station being closed. The bus station, near the Regent Crescent area of the Trafford Centre, will close from midnight on Friday morning (May 31) until the end of service on Saturday, June 1.

Lorraine Kelly sent a playful warning to comedian Joel Dommett as he filled in for her on ITV's Lorraine show.

The Met Office has spoken out following reports that Brits could be braced for '50 days of rain' in a miserably wet summer. It has been widely reported that the forecaster had warned the Government to prepare for wet conditions over the coming months - with at least 50 days of 2.5mm or more rainfall.

Eamonn Holmes has addressed a big disagreement that contributed to his marriage breakdown with wife Ruth Langsford. The TV stars revealed they were splitting up after almost 14 years together after a joint statement was shared over the weekend.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms while cautioning for more bad weather in the coming days.

Thousands of Manchester City fans are expected to line the streets for a bus parade tonight. Members of the Premier League-winning squad will travel through the city to celebrate their success this evening (May 26).

Greater Manchester is braced for a wet and stormy day - as thousands descend on the city for major events. The Great Manchester Run is underway this morning (May 26).

The Met Office has slapped Greater Manchester with a yellow weather warning ahead of a bumper Sunday for the city. Tomorrow (May 26) will see the Great Manchester Run return, with thousands set to pound the streets.

Greater Manchester is set for a stormy Bank Holiday weekend as the clouds roll in - which could have an impact on Manchester City's plans for a bus parade on Sunday to celebrate its fourth successive Premier League title.

The three-day weekend is upon us and it's shaping up to be a busy one. Football fans are flocking to Wembley for the all-Manchester FA Cup final today (May 25) and Sunday's Championship play-off final between Leeds and Southampton.

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show the State Pension currently provides regular financial support for nearly 12.7 million older people across the country, including over one million retirees living in Scotland. This payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is currently 66 for both men and women, and have paid at least 10 years' worth of National Insurance Contributions.

After two days of almost non-stop rain, things are about to change in Greater Manchester. The region is set for a much drier day today (May 24), according to the Met Office.

The Met Office has warned that a month's worth of rain could fall over some parts of the UK over the next 24 hours.