Thunderstorms Expected to Hit Greater Manchester and Large Parts of the UK
A series of thunderstorm warnings have been issued by the Met Office, affecting large parts of the UK, including Greater Manchester, over the next two days. The warnings, which include a rare amber alert, indicate that lightning, hail, and intense downpours of rain with gusty winds can be expected during the storms.
According to the Met Office, multiple thunderstorm warnings have been issued, with a yellow thunderstorm warning affecting Greater Manchester on Saturday, June 14. The warning comes into force at 12am on Saturday and remains in place until 6pm, with the potential for heavy rain and thunderstorms to lead to some disruption. The warning, reported by the Manchester Evening News, also affects other parts of the North West of England, Yorkshire and Humber, large parts of Scotland, Wales, East of England, and West Midlands.
The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for large parts of southern England and Wales, with a more severe amber alert in place for parts of the South East and East Anglia. The amber alert, which signifies a moderate risk caused by severe weather, indicates that 30-50mm of rain could fall in a short period of time, whilst strong winds, hail, and lightning could bring different impacts such as disruption to power supplies.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Steve Ramsdale, said: “These thunderstorms are then expected to move into the southeast of England and East Anglia tonight (Friday night) bringing very frequent lightning, hail, and intense downpours of rain with gusty winds. The heavy rainfall could lead to surface water flooding, especially in urban areas."
The thunderstorm warning affecting Greater Manchester is in place for 18 hours between 12am on Saturday morning and 6pm the same day. This means that there could be thunderstorms at any time during the day. However, Met Office maps reveal that winds pick up to 32mph at around 2pm, and rainfall looks heaviest from around 8am until 12pm.
The Manchester Evening News reports that the yellow thunderstorm warning comes into effect at 2pm on Friday, June 13, and remains in place until 23:59pm the same day, impacting London and south east England, south west England, and Wales. A second yellow thunderstorm warning is in place from 7pm on Friday until 6am on Saturday, affecting east of England and London and the south east.
Residents in affected areas are advised to be aware of the potential disruption caused by the severe weather, with the Met Office warning of possible surface water flooding, especially in urban areas, and disruption to power supplies. The Manchester Evening News will provide updates on the situation as more information becomes available.
The Met Office has urged residents to stay up to date with the latest weather forecasts and warnings, and to follow their advice to stay safe during the storms. Further updates can be found on the Met Office website.
The storms are expected to bring significant disruption to daily life, with the potential for heavy rain, hail, lightning, and strong winds to cause problems for residents and travellers alike. The Manchester Evening News will continue to provide updates on the situation as the storms develop.
In summary, a series of thunderstorm warnings have been issued for large parts of the UK, including Greater Manchester, with a yellow thunderstorm warning in place for 18 hours on Saturday. The Met Office has warned of possible disruption, including surface water flooding and power outages, and has urged residents to stay safe and up to date with the latest weather forecasts and warnings.
