Greater Manchester weather forecast as areas battered by wind and hail

Greater Manchester has been battered by wind and rain today – with Stockport even seeing hailstorms this afternoon.

And it’s looking like more grim weather is on its way this evening as forecasters predict scattered showers across the region. Tonight we can expect to see a mix of clear spells, clouds, wind and rain, with downpours predicted at around 10pm. Overnight, temperatures will drop to 9C.

Tomorrow, more winds are expected and showers are possible in the morning. There will be sunnier periods in between the rain but the temperature will still feel on the cool side, reaching a maximum of 14C. Heavy rain will arrive overnight before easing into Monday morning (October 17).

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Looking to Tuesday and Wednesday, we can expect sunny and dry weather across the region with possible frost and fog overnight. Temperatures are expected to reach 13C on Wednesday.

Elsewhere in the UK, Brits are preparing for widespread heavy rain and gales which could reach 50mph over the coming days.

Low pressure systems dominated the outlook with most rain falling on Saturday before a brighter and warmer Sunday - but it will only be a brief respite.

Heavy rain and gales are likely to arrive again on Sunday night with winds possibly getting up to 50mph.

Met Office broadcaster Greg Dewhurst said: “Quite blustery as we move through the weekend, there will be showers for everyone but also some sunshine too.

"Low pressure is dominant across the UK, however, we will see a brief ridge of high pressure for a time on Sunday before then further wet and windy weather moves in late Sunday and into the early hours of Monday morning.”

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