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AMBER WEATHER WARNING — Heavy Rain:NW England. Periods of heavy rain across Greater Manchester and the Pennines. Valid until 23:00 today.
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Manchester
Heavy Rain · Amber warning in force
14°C
Feels like
12°C
Wind
24 mph SW
Humidity
88%
Pressure
998 hPa
Daily Video Forecast06:00 · Today
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Today's video forecast for Manchester, presented by the Met Office broadcast team.
Key Takeaways
Heavy Rain · Amber warning in force — feels like 12°C, wind 24 mph SW.
AMBER Heavy Rain warning in force until 23:00 today.
Periods of heavy rain across Greater Manchester and the Pennines. 40–60mm expected, up to 80mm over high ground. Surface water flooding likely on key commuter routes.
Valid Until
23:00 today
Regions
NW England
Your Met Office Services · ManchesterLive feeds · Updated 06:00
🌾 Pollen CountMar–Sep
LowGrass
Grass pollen risk is low today across the area.
🫁 Air QualityDAQI 1–10
2Low
Air pollution is low. Enjoy usual outdoor activities.
☀️ UV IndexMax today
2Low
UV is low. No protection required for most skin types.
⚡ LightningSferics · 5 min
3strikes / hr
Occasional strikes detected 20–40km to the west, embedded in the heaviest downpours.
🌧 Rainfall Radar1km · 15 min
Heavy rain · moving NE
Persistent heavy rain overhead, edging north-east through the afternoon.
🛰 SatelliteIR · 15 min
Thick frontal cloud
Deep frontal cloud band overhead with embedded heavier bursts.
Your Met Office Synopsis · ManchesterOfficial · 30 June 2026 · 06:00 issue
A wet, blustery day across Greater Manchester — heavy rain easing only late evening
Low pressure over the Irish Sea drives prolonged heavy rain across Greater Manchester and the surrounding hills through the day. Expect 40–60mm widely, with surface-water flooding on the M60 and key commuter routes. Winds gust 30–40mph. Rain slowly clears eastward after 20:00, leaving a cooler, clearer night with lows near 10°C.
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Temperatures currently sit around 14°C in Manchester, heavy rain · amber warning in force. Feels closer to 12°C in the wind.
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Met Office Weather Forecasts5 reports · Last updated 07:00
National Headlines06:00 · 30 Jun
National Weather Headlines — Tuesday 30 June
A wet and windy day for many northern and central parts of England, with amber warnings in force for heavy rain. Southern England and Wales will see some warm sunny spells. Temperatures 13–22°C across the UK.
Today & Tonight07:30 · 30 Jun
Today & Tonight Weather Summary
Today: Heavy rain and strong winds across northern England. Dry and bright in southern England. Max 22°C London, 14°C Manchester. Tonight: Rain clearing east, turning clearer with lows of 9°C in Scotland.
5-Day Outlook08:00 · 30 Jun
Five-Day UK Forecast: 30 June – 4 July
Wednesday largely dry and bright after a misty start. High pressure builds for Thursday and Friday — temperatures rising to 25°C in the south. The weekend looks mainly dry with some cloud over Scotland.
Weekend Forecast08:00 · 28 Jun
Weekend Weather: 5–6 July 2026
A mainly settled weekend expected across the UK. Saturday looks fine and dry with warm sunshine in central and southern areas. Sunday may bring cloud and patchy rain to western Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Long-Range Outlook09:00 · 28 Jun
Long-Range Outlook: July–August 2026
The outlook for July and into August suggests a predominantly settled and warm pattern for England and Wales, with temperatures likely above average. Scotland and Northern Ireland may see more changeable spells, particularly in late July. There is some signal for a warm spell across the UK in August, driven by persistent high pressure over central Europe.
Warnings Centre · UK2 live · 1 forecast
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Live now· expected until 23:00 today
Heavy Rain — NW EnglandAMBER
Heavy Rain expected across NW England — valid until 23:00 today.
Expected Until
23:00 today
Regions
NW England
Live now· expected until 23:00 today
Heavy Rain — NE EnglandAMBER
Heavy Rain expected across NE England — valid until 23:00 today.
Expected Until
23:00 today
Regions
NE England
Forecast — not yet live
⧗ Forecast· anticipated start 15:00 tomorrow
Thunderstorm — SE England · East AngliaYELLOWPredicted category
Thunderstorm expected across SE England · East Anglia — developing from 15:00 tomorrow.
Anticipated Start
From 15:00 tomorrow
Regions
SE England · East Anglia
UK Storm Centre
No named storm currently active
2025–26 storm season (illustrative) · last named: Storm Bram
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⚠ Seasonal Advice
Third heatwave of year to bring prolonged spell of hot and dry weather
Conditions are expected to be less humid than during June's heatwave, with lower peak temperatures and fewer exceptionally warm nights — but the extended dry spell still carries real risk for vulnerable groups.
Stay hydrated and keep living spaces cool where possible
Check in on older or vulnerable relatives and neighbours
Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day (11am–3pm)
Heavy rain · moving NE
Thick frontal cloud