Flight forced to return to Manchester Airport after being 'struck by lightning'
A flight from Manchester was forced to return to the airport on Thursday evening after being struck by lightning, the M.E.N understands.
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LIVE updates: Heavy rain hits Manchester with 'act now' flood warnings in place ahead of severe Met Office alert
Heavy rain has started to hit Manchester this afternoon, with new flood warnings in place ahead of a severe Met Office alert over the coming days.
Live weather updates as wind brings down trees and forces multiple road closures
High winds have brought down trees and forced the closure of the Severn Bridge (M48) in both directions. The A48 is now closed between the Pyle roundabout and the Porthcawl roundabout in both directions due to fallen trees. Severn Bridge traffic is being diverted to the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge. In Caerphilly, the A469 is currently closed between Ystrad Mynach and Llanbradach. A lane of the A473 between Church Village and Llantwit Fardre is completely flooded. Natural Resources Wales have issued a flood alert for the River Taff as Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Council has told residents to prepare bt securing their flood gates.
Met Office map shows exact time Storm Darragh will sweep across UK this week
The Met Office has issued a number of weather warnings as the UK prepares to be hit by Storm Darragh this weekend.
Manchester United handed defensive concern ahead of derby vs Man City
Manchester United could be without Harry Maguire for the derby with Manchester City later this month.
Jet2 issues four-day travel alert as they warn passengers of 'disruption'
Jet2 has warned passengers of "some disruption" due to strong winds, heavy rain and Storm Darragh which will hit the UK over the four days.
Met Office issues Storm Darragh amber wind warnings covering huge parts of UK - full list of areas
The Met Office has issued two amber weather warnings for wind ahead of storm Darragh which is expected to hit the UK from Friday (6 December).
Every Met Office weather warning issued for the next four days
Forecasters have issued three yellow weather warnings for the next four days as the week takes a wet and windy turn. The Met Office says a period of unsettled weather will start today (December 5) and last until Sunday morning.