Greater Manchester weather: Mix of sunshine and heavy rain forecast this weekend

A mix of heavy showers and sunny spells are forecast for Greater Manchester this weekend, according to the Met Office.

The weather will 'feel fresher' in our region over Saturday and Sunday though outbreaks of rain are forecast. Today (Saturday), the Met Office predicts a rainy start to the day in Greater Manchester with showers expected until the early afternoon.

Sunny intervals are then expected into the early evening. Temperatures will reach highs of around 15C in the afternoon.

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It is predicted to be mainly dry overnight into Sunday with a cloudy morning expected. Light showers are then forecast into the afternoon and evening.

It will feel slightly cooler on Sunday with the mercury reaching highs of around 12C. More rain showers are forecast overnight from Sunday into Monday, with heavy downpours expected as we start a new week.

On the overall North West forecast for the weekend, the Met Office said: "Often cloudy with rain or showers. Windy and feeling fresher."

For today, forecasters said: "Fairly cloudy on Saturday with outbreaks of rain or showers at times, some of these on the heavy side. Windy with coastal gales possible.

"Temperatures returning to average. Maximum temperature 15C."

On the forecast tomorrow across the North West, the Met Office said: After a dry start, showers soon breaking out, these heavy at times mixed with sunny intervals. Winds strengthening, especially later in the day.

"Temperatures closer to average. Maximum temperature 11C."

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