The Met Office has issued another yellow weather warning for thunderstorms this weekend. Yesterday (Thursday June 8), a warning was issued for 2pm on Saturday, covering Wales and the south east, south west and north west of England including almost all of Greater Manchester.
Now, a second alert has been issued into Sunday, covering all of Greater Manchester, as well as parts of Northern Ireland, Scotland and west England.
The warning is in place from 12pm on Sunday until 9pm. It comes as Greater Manchester is forecast for highs of 28C this weekend, while people flock to events including Parklife at Heaton Park and Manchester City facing Inter Milan in the Champions League final. Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link The Met Office said of Saturday's conditions: "Morning cloud slowly clearing, then plenty of sunny spells.
Turning increasingly hot and humid, giving way to thundery showers by the afternoon. Some localised flooding is possible." From Sunday, it added: "Staying hot and humid for many through this period, with plenty of sunny spells.