Met Office issues yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in Bury

The weather warning for thunderstorms comes into effect from 11am to 10pm today, Saturday June 15.

According to the weather forecasters, there is a good chance driving conditions will be affected by spray, standing water and/or hail, leading to longer journey times by car and bus.

There is the possibility of some flooding of a few homes and businesses and probably some damage to a few buildings from lightning strikes.

A spokesperson for the Met Office said: “Showers and thunderstorms are expected to become more widespread this afternoon and last into the evening.

“Although not everywhere will see a thunderstorm, where they do occur, they will tend to be slow moving, with lightning, hail and heavy rain.

“The heaviest showers and thunderstorms could produce as much as 20mm of rain in less than an hour with one or two places seeing 30-40mm in 2-3 hours.”

Hour by hour weather forecast for Bury:

• 11am: Cloudy, 12°C, wind gusts up to 14 miles per hour.
• 12pm: Light rain, 12°C, wind gusts up to 18 miles per hour.
• 1pm: Heavy rain, 11°C, wind gusts up to 14 miles per hour.
• 2pm: Cloudy, 11°C, wind gusts up to 12 miles per hour.
• 3pm: Overcast, 11°C, wind gusts up to 13 miles per hour.
• 4pm: Light rain, 11°C, wind gusts up to 12 miles per hour.
• 5pm: Light showers, 12°C, wind gusts up to 14 miles per hour.
• 6pm: Light showers, 12°C, wind gusts up to 16 miles per hour.
• 7pm: Sunny intervals, 12°C, wind gusts up to 16 miles per hour.
• 8pm: Sunny intervals, 12°C, wind gusts up to 13 miles per hour.
• 9pm: Cloudy, 11°C, wind gusts up to 11 miles per hour.
• 10pm: Cloudy, 11°C, wind gusts up to eight miles per hour.

For up to date weather forecasts, go to: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

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