Greater Manchester weather: Full forecast as Met Office issues thunderstorm warning

It’s been a hot week across the country so far, and Greater Manchester has not missed out. High temperatures of up towards 30C have given a real taste of summer, at a point where many of us thought we would miss out this year. 

The hot weather does however have its consequences, and this comes in the form of a thunderstorm warning. The Met Office has issued this for large parts of the UK.  The yellow warning came into affect at 1am this morning (August 1). This will remain in place until 11.59pm tonight, meaning the chance of thunderstorms will be in place throughout the day. 

At the moment, the day of the warning is likely to see a small chance of showers in the morning followed by sunshine and clouds throughout the day. The high temperature of 24C is a slight decrease on the 26C yesterday. 

Greater Manchester Met office forecast 

August 1

Thundery showers around first thing, clearing by mid-morning. Very warm sunny spells follow, though further heavy, thundery downpours potentially developing in the south during the afternoon. Maximum temperature 25C.

Showers easing to leave a fine evening with some late sunny spells. Remaining dry overnight with largely clear skies. A few mist and fog patches. Warm and muggy. Minimum temperature 12C.

August 2

Fine and dry for much of Friday with sunny spells. Cloud building more widely later with outbreaks of rain arriving into the evening. Slightly cooler than Thursday but still warm. Maximum temperature 23C.

Turning fresher as rain clears early on Saturday to leave a mostly dry weekend with some sunshine. Unsettled on Monday with rain and a brisk breeze.