Thunderstorms and potential flooding on the way
Date published: 22 July 2013
The heatwave will give way to thunderstorms and potential flooding
The heatwave will give way to thunderstorms and potential flooding, forecasters say.
From this evening (Monday 22 July) through to Wednesday increased humidity will cause thunderstorms and risks of flooding.
The Met Office has issued a 24-hour rain warning for Tuesday.
The yellow alert warns people to be aware that there may be disruptive storms.
A Met Office spokeswoman said large amounts of rainfall coming down in short periods on to dry ground could lead to localised flooding.
Rochdale forecast
Monday: Fairly cloudy to start, sunny spells developing but also a risk of isolated thunderstorms. Becoming very warm in the sunshine.
Tuesday to Thursday: Very warm and humid at first with some sunshine, but also thunderstorms or a spell of thundery rain. Feeling fresher by Thursday with sunny spells and showers.
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