Manchester weather: Heavy rain, thunder and lightning forecast as Met Office issue yellow warning

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms from Sunday (June 25, 2023) afternoon and into the evening.

With temperatures expected to reach a sweltering 26C in Manchester today, weather experts have warned that thunderstorms are likely to develop during the day.

Mancunians are also being warned to expect lightning strikes, localised flooding, difficult driving conditions and the possibility of some power cuts during the storm.

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When will thunderstorms hit Manchester?

Here is the hour-by-hour forecast for Manchester on Sunday, June 25, 2023.

11:00 - Clear skies / Temperature 24C / 5% chance of rain

12:00 - Dry and bright / Temperature 26C / 5% chance of rain

13:00 - Dry and bright / Temperature 27C / 10% chance of rain

14:00 - Thunderstorms / Temperature 26C / 60% chance of rain

15:00 - Thunderstorms / Temperature 24C / 60% chance of rain

16:00 - Thunderstorms / Temperature 22C / 60% chance of rain

17:00 - Light cloud / Temperature 22C / 30% chance of rain

18:00 - Light cloud / Temperature 21C / 10% chance of rain

19:00 - Light cloud / Temperature 20C / 30% chance of rain

20:00 - Light cloud / Temperature 20C / 10% chance of rain

21:00 - Light cloud / Temperature 19C / 5% chance of rain

22:00 - Clear skies / Temperature 18C / 5% chance of rain

23:00 - Clear skies / Temperature 17C / 5% chance of rain

How much rainfall could Manchester see during the yellow warning?

The Met Office says that "rainfall amounts will vary significantly" with some areas seeing as much as 30-40 mm in 1-2 hours.