Greater Manchester Weather: Rain and Wind Warnings This Weekend

Greater Manchester faces a challenging weekend of weather as the Met Office warns of strong winds and persistent rain across the region. Light rain will begin at 10am today, spreading from central Manchester to Bolton by 11am and Wigan from midday, with wind gusts reaching 32mph by late morning creating difficult conditions for commuters and anyone planning outdoor activities.

Saturday offers the brightest prospects with sunny intervals throughout the morning and afternoon, though winds will intensify slightly to 33mph. Temperatures will hover around 9C both today and Saturday, dropping to 5C overnight tonight and 4C Saturday night. The respite proves brief as clouds gather Saturday evening, with rain returning at 10pm and persisting through Sunday morning.

Sunday's forecast shows particular challenges for residents in Oldham, Rochdale, and Tameside, who face additional rainfall in the afternoon. Stockport and Trafford will also see scattered showers, while mist could form in Oldham around 7pm. Temperatures will reach 8C during the day before plunging to 2C overnight in some areas, marking the coldest night of the weekend.

While Greater Manchester contends with these conditions, the Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings elsewhere. South West England and South Wales face combined wind and rain warnings until 9am Saturday, while eastern Scotland remains under a rain warning until 11.59pm tonight. Local residents should prepare for wet and windy conditions throughout the weekend, with particular attention needed for Sunday's colder temperatures and additional rainfall in the northern boroughs.