Improvements on the way, but low pressure and rain will be back next week
After 20 consecutive dry days, Oldham has experienced rainfall on six of the last seven days, with nearly an inch recorded. Weather expert Jon Baylis notes the region was in desperate need of rain, as every month except January this year has seen below-average rainfall. A weather warning is in place for Thursday due to potential heavy downpours, thunderstorms, and flash flooding between 11am and 4pm. Conditions improve Friday and Saturday with high pressure bringing drier weather and sunny spells, but rain returns Sunday and next week with multiple low-pressure systems expected, bringing cooler temperatures and regular rain, especially in western areas.
Heavy Rain Returns to Oldham After 20-Day Dry Spell
Oldham’s record-breaking dry spell has officially ended, with local weather expert Jon Baylis recording rainfall on six of the past seven days after 20 consecutive days without measurable precipitation. Nearly an inch of rain has fallen since the pattern broke.
The much-needed precipitation arrives as Oldham faces below-average rainfall for every month except January this year. Baylis suggests September could compensate for the dry spring and summer, potentially signaling a wet autumn ahead.
A weather warning remains in effect for Thursday as a vigorous weather system approaches from the southwest. The morning starts dry but clouds thicken rapidly, bringing heavy, slow-moving downpours and localized thunderstorms between 11am and 4pm. Flash flooding remains a concern as these hit-and-miss storms develop, particularly southeast of Oldham.
Relief comes Friday as high pressure builds in, scattering morning showers and allowing sunny spells to develop through the afternoon. Saturday turns breezy but warm, with temperatures reaching 22°C under mostly sunny skies and just an isolated shower chance. The mild pattern continues Saturday night with lows around 14°C.
Sunday marks the transition back to unsettled weather. Increasing clouds yield afternoon showers as temperatures cool to 20°C. Gusts strengthen to 25mph as the next weather system approaches.
The outlook turns decidedly unsettled next week as multiple low-pressure systems dominate. Daily showers or longer rain spells return with temperatures retreating to the mid-teens, ending any speculation about late-season heatwaves. Western areas face the heaviest precipitation totals as autumn weather firmly establishes itself.
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