Storm Francis is set to hit most parts of the UK on Tuesday, including across Greater Manchester.
11.08.2020 - 12:21 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
hereTemperatures should remain warm in Greater Manchester in the mid-20s and it is possible the region may avoid the worst of the storms, which will see scattered storms across the country.The yellow weather warning across the whole of the UK explains there's a "small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes and large hail."And it warns of the potential of delays and some cancellations to public transport where
.Storm Francis is set to hit most parts of the UK on Tuesday, including across Greater Manchester.
Strong winds and gales could batter Greater Manchester tomorrow and Wednesday, according to forecasters.A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued for the region on Tuesday and Wednesday by the Met Office.The weather warning covers a large part of England and Wales, from Lancashire in the north down to the south coast.The strong winds could bring some delays to road, rail, air and ferry, disruption to journeys, delays for high-sided vehicles, and some short term power loss for businesses
Parts of the UK are set to be hit by more strong winds next week after the Met Office issued another yellow weather warning.Wind speeds could be as high as 60mph in some high regions.Next Tuesday and Wednesday will likely see another period of strong winds and gales, with some disruption to transport possible, according to forecasters.The Met Office warned that bus and train services are likely to be affected, while there may also be delays on exposed roads and bridges.A yellow weather warning
weather warning forecasting strong winds across the entire region.
The Met Office has put two yellow weather warnings in place and is warning that disruption to travel is likely. Storm Ellen will be sweeping north across Ireland on Wednesday night before dominating the weather for the rest of the week, forecasters have said.
A yellow weather warning is in place for tonight in Greater Manchester - and it's looking 'unsettled' for the rest of the week.The warning for thunderstorms today is expected to be the last in a series of weather warnings issued last week as mercury levels dip in the region.Expect a mixture of sunshine and showers for the rest of the week as temperatures dip to the mid to low 20s following last week's hot temperatures.Nicola Maxey, a spokeswoman for the Met Office, said: "It's an unsettled
Greater Manchester experienced 'heat lightening' instead, which meant no thunder and rain - just sharp bolts of light. It is thought to be caused from a distant thunderstorm which is too far away to hear the thunder.
9am: Sunny intervals with temperatures of 21c but feeling more like 20c 10am: Sunny intervals with temperatures of 22c but feeling more like 21c 11am: Sunny intervals with temperatures of 23c but feeling more like 22c 12pm: Sunny intervals with temperatures of 24c but feeling more like 23c 1pm: Sunny intervals with temperatures of 25c but feeling more like 24c 2pm: Sunny intervals with temperatures of 25c but feeling more like 24c 3pm: Sunny intervals with temperatures of 25c but feeling more
Greater Manchester experienced 'heat lightening' - which meant no thunder and rain - just sharp bolts of light.
Incredible images and video footage has been captured of the lightning flashes.