Met Office issue weather warning for Manchester as thunderstorms expected to hit large part of England

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for a large area of England, including Manchester. The warning is in place for thunderstorms which look set to hit the region following a long period of high temperatures and sunny weather.

The warning is set to come into place at 2pm on Saturday September 9. At this point, it is set to remain in effect until around 9pm, with heavy showers and thunder expected during this time. 

At 2pm on September 9 in Manchester, it looks set to be sunny with a high of 27C. It is this kind of weather which could be the reason for the warning, and conditions could change quickly. 

At 9pm, when the warning is due to expire, the clouds will have rolled in. However, the temperature will still be at around 23C making for a warm and muggy night. 

The Met Office has said what we could expect to see during the weather warning. The information is as follows: 

• Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures

• Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services

• There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost

• There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds

Met Office outlook for the North West

The Met Office summary for the weekend identifies what could be in store for the region. Afternoon showers which could turn thundery are included within the forecast. 

September 8

Any early mist or fog clearing quickly through the morning, leaving a dry day with sunny periods which could turn hazy at times. Another very warm day with light winds. Maximum temperature 28C.

Dry with clear spells for most, although low cloud spreading inland from Irish Sea coasts through the early hours, and patchy mist and fog possible in prone spots. Uncomfortably warm. Minimum temperature 18C.

Any early low cloud burning back to the coasts leaving another warm and mostly dry day. A small chance of an afternoon shower, which could be heavy and thundery. Maximum temperature 28C.