Greater Manchester hit with new thunderstorm warning as Met Office predicts hail, lightning and 45mph winds
30-08-2026 11:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Greater Manchester hit with new thunderstorm warning as Met Office predicts hail, lightning and 45mph winds

A new thunderstorm warning has been issued for Greater Manchester today - Sunday, August 30 - as heavy rain, hail, frequent lightning and winds of up to 45mph have been forecast across the UK.
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