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Forecast - Manchester

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Environmental Summary

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:14Sunset20:57
PollenLowUVHighPollutionModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:13Sunset20:59
PollenLowUVHighPollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:11Sunset21:01
PollenLowUVModeratePollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:09Sunset21:02
PollenLowUVModeratePollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:08Sunset21:04
PollenLowUVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:06Sunset21:06
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:04Sunset21:07
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:03Sunset21:09
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:01Sunset21:10
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:00Sunset21:12
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise04:59Sunset21:13
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise04:57Sunset21:15
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise04:56Sunset21:16
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise04:55Sunset21:18
UVModerate

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Environmental Summary

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:14Sunset20:57
PollenLowUVHighPollutionModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:13Sunset20:59
PollenLowUVHighPollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:11Sunset21:01
PollenLowUVModeratePollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:09Sunset21:02
PollenLowUVModeratePollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:08Sunset21:04
PollenLowUVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:06Sunset21:06
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:04Sunset21:07
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:03Sunset21:09
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:01Sunset21:10
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:00Sunset21:12
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise04:59Sunset21:13
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise04:57Sunset21:15
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise04:56Sunset21:16
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise04:55Sunset21:18
UVModerate
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Latest forecast for Manchester

Last updated 9 minutes ago

Today

Today, any early low cloud will break up to leave warm spells of sunshine. In the afternoon some clouds will develop and there is the chance of the odd shower. A light southerly breeze.

Tonight

Tonight, it is expected to remain dry with a mix of clear spells and areas of cloud pushing in from the south.

Sunday

Tomorrow morning is set to be mostly dry and partly cloudy. In the afternoon, scattered heavy and thundery showers will develop and persist for the rest of the day. A little less warm.

Outlook for Monday to Wednesday

Monday is expected to be a cooler day with mostly cloudy skies and outbreaks of rain, heavy at times, and more widespread through the afternoon. Tuesday will continue unsettled with sunny spells and scattered showers, possibly heavy and thundery. Wednesday looks to see further showers, along with variable amounts of cloud.

Observations - Manchester/Intl

Observed at 06:00,

Saturday 11 May

13° C55° F
Wind speed3 Miles per hour5 Kilometres per hourEasterly
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Visibility: Not available
  • Pressure: 1022mb, Steady
Observation Station: Manchester/Intl (Lat: 53.35 Long: -2.2833)

Met Office warnings issued for Greater Manchester

  1. Yellow warning of thunderstorms

    Starts: 12:00 BST on Sun 12 May

    Ends: 22:00 BST on Sun 12 May

    Heavy showers and thunderstorms could lead to some disruption in places, especially to travel. Isolated property flooding is possible. - There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life, particularly in places such as road and railway underpasses. - 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 - Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures - There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost - Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services

    Issued at: 10:25 BST on Fri 10 May

About the Met Office Weather Warnings

The Met Office issues weather warnings when severe weather has the potential to impact the UK.

The Met Office issues warnings for rain, thunderstorms, wind, snow, lightning, ice, extreme heat and fog. These warnings are given a colour depending on a combination of both the impact the weather may have and the likelihood of those impacts occurring.

For more information, see the Met Office Weather Warnings Guide.

Weather Warnings Key

Red

Extreme weather is expected. Red means you should take action now to keep yourself and others safe from the impact of the weather. Widespread damage, travel and power disruption and risk to life is likely. You must avoid dangerous areas and follow the advice of the emergency services and local authorities.

Amber

There is an increased likelihood of bad weather affecting you, which could potentially disrupt your plans and possibly cause travel delays, road and rail closures, interruption to power and the potential risk to life and property. Amber means you need to be prepared to change your plans and protect you, your family and community from the impacts of the severe weather based on the forecast from the Met Office.

Yellow

Severe weather is possible over the next few days and could affect you. Yellow means that you should plan ahead thinking about possible travel delays, or the disruption of your day to day activities. The Met Office is monitoring the developing weather situation and Yellow means keep an eye on the latest forecast and be aware that the weather may change or worsen, leading to disruption of your plans in the next few days.

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