Weather maps show when heavy rain and hail will hit as Met Office issues warning
06.12.2023 - 13:53
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for part of the north west of England as the region braces for heavy rain and hail.
Cumbria, which was hit by heavy snow over the weekend, will be covered by the Met Office warning from midnight to 7pm tomorrow as forecasters warn that persistent rain and some snow melt are likely to lead to travel disruption.
Meanwhile, Greater Manchester can expect heavy rain and some hail as wet weather approaches from Wednesday evening into Thursday. The Met Office said clouds will be building throughout this afternoon before winds strengthen during the evening, with coastal gales possible overnight.
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A band of rain is then set to sweep across the region, leading to a drab and damp Thursday morning with drizzly outbreaks of rain, followed by heavier pulses arriving during the afternoon. However, there is some good news as temperatures are expected to be much milder than in recent days, with highs of 9C in the north west.
Towards the end of the week, the weather will remain unsettled with further heavy showers and rain. The Met Office said it will be windy but feeling mild when sheltered with temperatures climbing slightly above average for the time of year.
Weather maps show a band of heavy rain and hail heading towards Greater Manchester from the east, hitting the region at around 9pm on Wednesday. Further heavy showers are expected throughout Thursday with another band of rain approaching in the afternoon.
Issuing the rain warning for Cumbria, the Met Office said: "Rain