LIVE: Heavy downpours as thunder and lightning hits Greater Manchester - latest updates

Thunder and lightning has hit parts of Greater Manchester this morning as rain batters the region.

Video footage from Prestwich shows heavy downpours have hit parts of Bury and north Manchester. The heavy rain looks set to continue until around 11am, according to Met Office forecasts.

There are fears the heavy rain could lead to flooding.

Twitter forecasters Oldham Weather tweeted: "Latest radar: Hefty, perhaps thundery, downpours to get through this morning, then an improving picture this afternoon with sunny spells and drier conditions."

We will bring you updates in our blog below.

May of finished just in time, don't fancy being in the middle of an open field in this weather. pic.twitter.com/ZjUvAAFIN1

Insane rain in Prestwich. Again.

Insane rain in Prestwich. Again.

Some incredible rumbles from this.storm over north Manchester @ChadWeather pic.twitter.com/O5GVidV7OR