Manchester weather: Heavy showers and thunderstorm expected as Met Office issues yellow warning

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Manchester tomorrow (2 August), with heavy showers and thunderstorms expected for most of the day.

Mancunians have been warned that thunderstorms could cause flooding and disrupt travel on Wednesday. The warning is in place from 9am to 7pm.

Weather experts have also warned of lightning strikes, which could cause damage to buildings, as well as dangerous driving conditions due to spray, standing water and/or hail. Therefore, if you are planning on being out and about tomorrow, plan for extra journey time.

There could also be some loss of power and disruptions to train services are possible.

When will thunderstorms hit Manchester?

Here is the hour-by-hour forecast for Manchester on Wednesday 2 August, 2023.

7-8am – Heavy showers/ temperature 15C/ 60% chance of rain

9am – Heavy showers/ temperature 16C/ 40% chance of rain

10am – Heavy showers/ temperature 17C/ 60% chance of rain

11am – Thunder shower/ temperature 17C/ 60% chance of rain

12pm – Light shower/ temperature 18C/ 30% chance of rain

1pm – Light shower/ temperature 19C/ 40% chance of rain

2pm – Light shower/ temperature 20C/ 30% chance of rain

3pm – Light shower/ temperature 20C/ 30% chance of rain

4pm – Light shower/ temperature 19C/ 30% chance of rain

5pm – Light shower/ temperature 19C/ 30% chance of rain

6pm – Cloudy/ temperature 19C/ 10% chance of rain

7pm – Cloudy/ temperature 18C/ 10% chance of rain