Storm Babet: How long it will last and when it will hit
19.10.2023 - 07:41
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Parts of the UK are bracing for wet and windy weather this week as Storm Babet hits the UK - including parts of Greater Manchester.
Ireland has already endured flooding, while a red weather warning for rain is in place for areas in Scotland - the first of its kind issued in the UK since Storm Dennis in February 2020. A yellow weather warning is in place for Greater Manchester, coming into force from 6pm today (Thursday October 19).
However, according to forecasters, Greater Manchester will see heavy downpours from around 10am this morning. The yellow rain warning is in place until 6am on Saturday, October 21, lasting 36 hours.
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Most of Greater Manchester is covered by the warning, with Wigan just out of its remit, as well as parts of Salford, including Irlam, Bury and Bolton. Elsewhere in the North West, Cumbria and Cheshire are also impacted.
The Met Office warns of the possibility of deep floodwater, causing a danger to life, as well as the flooding of homes and businesses. Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads and power cuts are a possibility. The heavy rain will be accompanied by 'strong easterly winds', which may worsen its impact.
In terms of travel, spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and road closures. Some public transport may also be cancelled or delayed as a result of conditions.
The Met Office said: "Having pushed north across the warning area early on Thursday, a band of heavy and persistent rain is expected to slowly edge back southwards across northern