Met Office issues another weather warning for Greater Manchester as more snow set to hit region

direct to your inboxParts of Greater Manchester could be hit by flooding as torrential downpours are set to hit the region.It comes as the Met Office issued an amber weather warning for rain from 6am on Tuesday to 23.59pm on Wednesday.Heavy rainfall combined with some snow melting across the hills is likely to lead to flooding in some areas, the forecaster said.The Met Office said people can expect homes and businesses to be flooded, causing damage to some buildings.Fast flowing or deep

direct to your inboxThe Met Office has issued a weather warning for flooding across Greater Manchester."Fast-flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life," warned forecasters.They said homes and businesses could be at risk as a result, with more heavy rainfall expected across the region.The alert, issued today, is for a period from early Monday evening through to Wednesday.The whole of Greater Manchester is covered by the yellow-coded weather warning, alongside parts of the

direct to your inboxParts of England could see significant disruption as up to 10cm of snow is forecast to fall in some areas.The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for parts of the country, meaning travel delays, a chance that some rural communities could be cut off and power cuts are likely.East Anglia has been subject to the severe weather warning from 5am on Saturday morning.Large parts of the UK including, Greater Manchester, other parts of northern England, the East Midlands

direct to your inboxA flood 'alert' has been put in force in Greater Manchester today after hours of heavy rainfall overnight.The alert warns of 'possible' flooding around the area of the middle River Mersey catchment area.It includes areas near Bramhall in Stockport, Sale, Altrincham and Urmston.The Environment Agency warned: "Flooding is possible - be prepared."And Transport for Greater Manchester said: "With heavy rain in Greater Manchester this morning, expect flooding in some areas.

direct to your inboxSevere weather warnings have been issued for parts of the UK with heavy snow forecast tonight as temperatures are set to plunge. The Met Office has issued several alerts with one predicting weekend snow for Greater Manchester.

direct to your inboxThe Environment Agency have issued a number of 'flood alerts' for parts of Greater Manchester after the region was battered by heavy rain.Alerts, meaning flooding is possible and should be prepared for are in place for areas in Stockport, Trafford, Tameside and High Peak.The River Mersey including areas in Bramhall, Stockport, Sale, Altrincham and Urmston fall under the alert.Parts of Hyde, Ashton-under-Lyne, Denton, Stalybridge and Glossop could also see flooding from the

direct to your inboxAnother weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for Greater Manchester over the next 24 hours. The forecaster has added a yellow weather warning for ice across the region from 3pm today, until 11am tomorrow (January 12).

direct to your inboxA yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been forecast for Greater Manchester this weekend following days of freezing temperatures. Mercury levels could plunge to as low as -9C in the north west this evening, according to the Met Office.A warning for snow and ice is in place until midnight tonight.Then a weather warning for ice is in place tomorrow (Saturday).It should feel a bit warmer by Sunday, with temperatures around 5C.  Here is a borough-by-borough forecast for

direct to your inbox A weather warning has been issued for ice across Greater Manchester this weekend. The yellow alert is in place from midnight on Saturday until 11am and covers the whole of England.The Met Office has warned that icy stretches may lead to some difficult driving conditions and could lead to injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces.

direct to your inboxA weather warning has been issued with temperatures to plummet below freezing in Greater Manchester.Some areas, including parts of the city centre, saw a dusting of snow overnight.Pictures from city centre residents showed streets in Ancoats lined with snow and the water frozen at New Islington Marina early this morning.And forecasters say there is a possibility of more falling as they warn of the likelihood of freezing conditions for the next 48 hours.After a freezing start

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direct to your inboxAn ice warning covering parts of Greater Manchester has been issued by weather forecasters.The Met Office has warned the public to take care on untreated roads, pavements and cycle lanes.Injuries from slips and falls are feared as temperatures continue to drop below freezing.The warning - issued today and covering eastern areas of Greater Manchester - says icy stretches are likely to cause 'difficult' travel conditions.The yellow-coded warning for ice will be in place from

direct to your inboxHeavy snow is expected to fall in Greater Manchester this afternoon as the Met Office issues a yellow weather warning.Snow and ice could lead to dangerous conditions as up to 5cm of snow could fall in some places, the Met Office warns.A yellow weather warning covering the north east and north west of England, Wales, the West Midlands and Yorkshire and Humber is in place until 6pm this evening.Greater Manchester is forecast to get heavy snow at around 4pm today, with

direct to your inboxThe streets were empty as Greater Manchester said goodbye to 2020 and ushered in a new year - but many were determined to keep alive at least one tradition.Our video from Werneth Low shows how many parts of Greater Manchester were ablaze with colour as people set off fireworks at midnight to celebrate the arrival of 2021.Around 200 socially distanced people gathered on the popular spot to watch the moment our region said goodbye to 2020 and ushered in the New Year.Car horns

direct to your inboxIt has been a year like no other.However Great Mancunians have still made headlines across the world, for all sorts of reasons.Here we look at those who have put the region on the map in 2020, a year we will never forget.2020 has undoubtedly belonged to Manchester United and England star Marcus Rashford.However it is his incredible work off the pitch which has made the headlines, even more than his impressive goal-scoring feats on it.The Withington-born and Wythenshawe raised

direct to your inbox"It's absolutely gut-wrenching."Hair salon owner Jane Nixon describes how she felt as Matt Hancock announced that Greater Manchester would be moving into Tier 4.And it's a feeling thousands of business owners across the region will be familiar with.A change in restrictions, businesses finally being allowed to open then being forced to shut again just a few weeks later.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer concedes Manchester United will have to 'look out for' Jack Grealish against a renascent Aston Villa.The MEN reported earlier this year United attempted to put the framework in place for a potential £65million deal for Grealish, 25, but the pandemic and Villa's Premier League survival scuppered any chance of a move.The £80m-rated Grealish signed a new five-year contract with his boyhood club in the summer and attained his first

direct to your inboxDoctors and paramedics say they are bracing themselves for a new tide of Covid patients to hit Greater Manchester's hospitals within weeks. Speaking as plans for the region's move to Tier 4 were announced and the return to school for secondary pupils was delayed, Dr Carole Gavin, a consultant in Greater Manchester, said concerns were growing as hospitals in the south battle to find beds as infection rates - largely found to be caused by the new mutant strain - rise.

direct to your inboxA Greater Manchester Police chief has urged people to stay at home in Tier 4 tomorrow night instead of celebrating New Year's Eve as they normally would. Under Tier 4 coronavirus restrictions, people are required by law to remain at home unless they need to leave their home for essential reasons.

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