Greater Manchester Weather Forecast: Amber Rain Warning Issued
Greater Manchester braces for heavy rain and flooding as an amber warning is in effect, impacting New Year celebrations across the region
Greater Manchester, UK, Amber Rain Warning, Flooding, New Year
Greater Manchester: The city is gearing up for a seriously soggy start to 2025. Heavy rain is expected to pour down tonight, making things pretty messy.
Despite the downpours, thousands are still heading to St Peter’s Square for the fireworks. It’s a bit wild, but the council says the show will go on, rain or shine.
There’s an amber weather warning in effect for areas like Bolton, Bury, and Wigan. Plus, six flood warnings have been issued, so folks need to stay alert.
And it doesn’t look like the rain will let up anytime soon. The Met Office is predicting more heavy showers for New Year’s Day. If you’re curious about the hourly forecast, it’s all laid out below.
6am
After a night of rain, expect more of the same in the morning. It’ll be around 7C with a 90% chance of rain.
7am
Things might get a bit chillier, dropping to 6C, but the rain isn’t going anywhere with a 90% chance still hanging around.
8am
Heavy rain continues, sticking at 6C and a 90% chance of precipitation.
9am
By 9am, the rain might ease a bit, with a 70% chance of showers. It’ll still feel like 2C, though.
10am
The rain should start to lighten up, with a 60% chance of precipitation and temperatures holding at 6C.
11am
We might catch a glimpse of sunshine, but it’ll still be rainy, with a 70% chance of rain and temperatures at 6C.
12pm
As we hit noon, the rain might ease a little more, with a 60% chance of showers and still around 6C.
1pm
We could see some sun peeking through, with a 50% chance of rain and temperatures staying at 6C.
2pm
It’s a wet start to 2025 – Credit: Sean Hansford
The weather stays similar, with some sunny spells but a 60% chance of rain returning.
3pm
By 3pm, it’s looking grey but drier, with only a 40% chance of rain.
4pm
Expect some drizzle as daylight fades, with temperatures dropping to 5C.
5pm to midnight
From 5pm onwards, we can look forward to drier weather, but it’ll still be cloudy and temperatures will continue to drop.