Key Takeaways
- Severe weather warnings are in place across the north west of England, including Greater Manchester, for intense rain and strong winds
- A yellow weather warning has been issued for Greater Manchester, covering a large area of northern England, including parts of Manchester, Salford, and Wigan boroughs
- The warning lasts 48 hours, from 6pm on Saturday to 6pm on Monday, with heavy and persistent rain expected
- The Met Office has warned of potential flooding, especially over the hills in Cumbria, with over 200mm of rain possible over 48 hours
- The Environment Agency has urged people not to drive through flood water and to stay up to date with the latest situation
Introduction to the Weather Forecast
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for the north west of England, including Greater Manchester, as heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit the region this weekend. The warning, which covers a large area of northern England, including parts of Manchester, Salford, and Wigan boroughs, is in place from 6pm on Saturday to 6pm on Monday. According to Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Rebekah Hicks, the northwest of the UK is set for a very wet weekend, with persistent and heavy rain accompanied by strong winds.
Weather Conditions on Saturday
As of Saturday morning, the Met Office forecast tells Greater Manchester residents to plan for a dry start that turns wet and windy this evening. There will be a bright start to the weekend, but skies will turn increasingly grey through the day as cloud thickens from the northwest. Winds will also strengthen with coastal gales in places later. Rain will begin moving into Cumbria by this evening, and there will be a maximum temperature of 10 °C. Tonight, heavy and persistent rain will continue across Cumbria this evening and overnight, with some patchy rain sinking southwards around Greater Manchester.
Weather Conditions on Sunday
The weather will remain unsettled on Sunday, with very heavy and persistent rain, especially over the hills in Cumbria, where flooding is possible. There will be strong winds, with coastal gales, and a maximum temperature of 11 °C. An amber warning for rain has been issued for parts of Cumbria, where rain looks set to be the worst, with potentially over 200mm of rain over 48 hours. The Met Office has warned of potential flooding, especially in areas where the ground is already saturated, and has urged people to stay up to date with the latest weather forecast and warnings.
Flooding Warnings and Precautions
Jonathan Day, Flood Duty Manager at the Environment Agency, has warned of significant surface water flooding impacts possible in parts of the North of England on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. There are also possible significant river flooding impacts in parts of the North of England on Sunday and Monday, with minor flooding impacts possible more widely across northern England over the weekend. Environment Agency teams are out on the ground, taking action to reduce the impact of flooding and support those communities affected. The Environment Agency has urged people not to drive through flood water, as it is often deeper than it looks and just 30cm of flowing water is enough to float a car.
Conclusion and Preparations
In conclusion, the Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for the north west of England, including Greater Manchester, as heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit the region this weekend. The warning is in place from 6pm on Saturday to 6pm on Monday, and the Met Office has warned of potential flooding, especially over the hills in Cumbria. The Environment Agency has urged people to stay up to date with the latest weather forecast and warnings, and to take precautions to stay safe during the flooding. People should search ‘check my flood risk’, get free flood warnings, and keep up to date with the latest situation at @EnvAgency on X. By staying informed and taking necessary precautions, residents can minimize the impact of the severe weather and stay safe.
