The Met Office has issued an updated weather warning as Storm Babet makes it's way in from the Atlantic and across the country tomorrow.

An Amber warning for rain has been issued for parts of Greater Manchester with much of Salford covered by a less severe Yellow warning.

The warnings come into force at 6pm today and run until 6am on Saturday.

Motorists are being advised to drive with caution due to slippery roads and reduced visibility caused by both heavy rain and spray.

Storm Babet is already the second storm of the season, with more wet and wild weather predicted over the coming Winter.

The Met says that there could be increased risks of flooding across the region following a rare red warning which was issued for parts of Scotland yesterday.

Crikey it looks like there will be a lot of that 'Weather' stuff about over the next day or so as the first named storm of the season (Agnes) is set to give a large swathe of the UK a bashing over the coming 24 hours and Salford is likely to see some strong winds, heavy rain and dangerous driving conditions.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for both Wednesday and Thursday and is predicting the deep low pressure system to rapidly intensify during he next 18 hours as it tracks towards the country and merges with the jet stream.

In a press release the Met Office said:

"Rapid acceleration of air caused by the jet stream high up in the atmosphere can remove air from the column, reducing its weight so causing pressure to fall at sea level.

"This in turn can suck in air which converges from surrounding regions resulting in faster and faster rotation of the circulation, in the same way that ice skaters spin faster by drawing their arms in. The resulting winds peak over a period of a few hours and can be strong enough to bring down trees and cause structural damage."

The main path of the storm is expected to cross Northern Ireland, Scotland and the more Northern parts of England, but high winds and heavy downpours can be expected across much of the rest of the country.

Some of the more exposed coastlines could see wind speeds of up to 75mph resulting in dangerous conditions.

Inland areas are more likely to have gusts of 45 to 50mph but the effects of the wind can be amplified, especially for high sided vehicles crossing the high level M60 motorway bridge between Eccles and Trafford. Drivers are being asked to be mindful of the conditions and to take things slowly when out and about.

What to expect

Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible

Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen

Some power cuts are likely to occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage

Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible. Some roads and bridges are likely to close

There is a small chance of injuries and danger to life that could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties, with a chance of some minor flooding of coastal roads

The yellow warning will be in effect from 9am tomorrow (August 2nd) and is projected to last until approximately 7pm as the run of wet and windy weather continues to dampen Salford's summer.

The UK Met Office is predicting heavy rain and thundery weather across the  Greater Manchester region including Salford, so our advise would be to take a Brolly with you and put a coat on, if you are heading out to the shops.

Forecasters are asking drivers to take heed of expected deteriorating driving conditions, which are likely to be affected by the heavy rain throughout the day.

There could be disruption and delays to public transport so commuters are being advised to factor this into their journeys.

Sadly, the country as a whole is expected to continue to have a mixed bag of weather for the foreseeable future but there will be a few sunny spells.

Tonight:

A drier end to the day for many, but still a chance of showers. Showery rain spreading northwards overnight, turning heavy in the south later. Strengthening easterly winds. Minimum temperature 12 °C.

Wednesday:

A very wet morning for most with heavy and persistent rain. More showery by the afternoon with some drier and brighter interludes developing. Windy and feeling cool for early August. Maximum temperature 19 °C.

The clever science boffins at the UK Met Office have issued a yellow alert for the possibility of thunderstorms and flash flooding due to torrential rain heading towards Salford tomorrow (07 July).

It is possible that we could also see hail and strong gusts of wind.

Tonight will be a largely dry with clear skies for most, although through the early hours a few isolated showers may develop. So if you have been putting off cutting the grass then this evening is the time to do it.

We will see a warm and possibly muggy night with a light southerly breeze.

However, tomorrows weather looks a little more chaotic as cloud and showers sweep in from the south-west, heavy and thundery for the most part. This could result in ground becoming quickly saturated, with water unable to drain away fast enough. This happened a few weeks ago in June and saw road closures in some areas, so please be aware.

If out and about across the city, take care if riding or driving and keep speeds to the minimum as roads can quickly become slippery. There may be delays on some routes as well as on public transport, so factor in extra time for your journeys. 

The storms are expected to continue into the late afternoon, but will ease towards the evening, with sunshine once more returning to Sunny Salford.

I am sure that like ourselves, the Environment Agency will be monitoring local river levels and alerts will be issued if needed.

The UK Met Office has issued its highest ever RED Alert for parts of England and Wales as the mercury is set to hit new highs this coming week.

From Sunday 17th July the temperatures are expected to steadily climb upwards with highs of 34 Celsius expected on Tuesday and some parts of the UK tipped to hit as high as 40C (104F).

The UK health agency has also raised its alert level from three to four, declaring a national emergency and warnings that the heat could cause illness and death in the general population rather than those just in high risk groups.

Temperatures are not looking to be much better as the sun dips below the horizon, with hot muggy nights forecast and temperatures remaining as high as 25 Celsius in some areas.

Fortunately the heat spike is to diminish as the week goes on, with significantly cooler temperatures from Wednesday onwards.

The public is being urged to take measures to ensure their safety by remaining well hydrated and  staying out of direct sunlight, which could cause severe burns from prolonged UV radiation exposure.

If you do venture into the sun, use a high factor sun cream and if possible, take a bottle of cold water with you. Don't walk your dog in the blistering heat as it could cause burns to paw pads and even heat stroke as dogs struggle more to regulate their temperatures. Ensure your pets have access to both water and shade.

The heat could also cause problems with local transport networks prompting warnings from several rail networks that services could be cancelled at short notice.

Let us not forget that road travel in the area can easily be disrupted as bridges such as that at Barton are notorious for sticking in the heat as metal expands.

As the temperatures rise, some may feel the temptation to take a cooling and refreshing dip in one of our local waterways, which has prompted warnings from Salford City Council over water safety.

Met Office spokesman, Grahame Madge, said:

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“We’ve just issued a red warning for extreme heat for Monday and Tuesday which is the first such warning ever issued.

“The warning covers an area from London up to Manchester and then up to the Vale of York.

“This is potentially a very serious situation.”

 

The UK Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning for large parts of England and Wales which includes Salford and Greater Manchester.

After the gorgeous spell of weather we have enjoyed over the Queens Platinum Jubilee, it looks as if it could end with a wild display of natures fireworks on Sunday as thunderstorms loom on the horizon.

A yellow warning has been issued for the region and comes into effect from 12am on Sunday June 5th. The good news for Irlam Livers is that the risk of storms should have passed by 6pm, just in time for the main acts to take to the stage, so be sure to bring a brolly just in case.

Even if the weather does take a turn for the worst, Salfordians will not let it spoil the long bank holiday fun as they celebrate the Queens 70th year upon the throne.

Let it be known that we are wiling to throw our very own Tony Flynn into a volcano to appease the weather Gods if needed. Even if it's a mild drizzle. 

Today:

It will be cloudy in some eastern areas very first thing, clearing to become a dry and fine day for all areas. Feeling warm in the sunshine. Maximum temperature 19 °C.

Tonight:

Dry and fine in the evening but turning cooler under the clear skies. A risk of showers for southern areas overnight. Minimum temperature 6 °C.

Sunday:

A cloudier and cooler day than Saturday, with a risk of showers across some areas. Some early sunshine is possible across more Northern areas. Maximum temperature 16 °C.

As storm Dudley blows away, storm Eunice is fast approaching with winds of up to 100mph in some areas of the UK.

As the latest winter storm barrels towards the UK, the Met Office has issued a rare Red Alert warning for parts of the South Wales coast, Devon and Cornwall.

The government has held a Cobra Meeting this morning to discuss the response needed to what could be the worst storm in 32 years.

Greater Manchester has been issued with an Amber Warning for wind and is expected to receive a brutal battering once more. It is possible that there will be damage to buildings and homes.

The day will start off with a mixture of sunny spells and scattered showers at first, although cloud will tend to increase and more widespread showers are likely for a time this afternoon.

Showers could be wintry over the hills. Feeling chilly in brisk winds. Maximum temperature 8 °C.

As the day progresses into night, winds and showers will begin easing for a short time until storm Eunice arrives after midnight bringing a spell of heavy rain and possible hill snow in higher areas, accompanied by strengthening winds again. Minimum temperature 0 °C.

Saturday will be considerably less windy as the storm progresses along its track.

Last night storm Dudley caused havoc upon local travel with high winds causing localised damage to fences and tree's, Salford was relatively unscathed, although one unfortunate soul had the misfortune to have part of a wall fall upon his car on Newport Street in Seedley.

Fortunately no one was in the vehicle at the time.

People are being warned not to venture out if possible and if you have to, please take care as flying debris can be dangerous.

If driving, avoid high elevations like hills and bridges if in high sided vehicles.

The UK Met Office has issued a danger to life warning as two storms are set to batter swathes of the UK later this week with the North of the country expected to take the brunt.

An update by the Met Office this morning, now puts the Greater Manchester region within the zone worst affected.

On Wednesday at around 3pm, storm Dudley is expected to arrive in Northern England where Amber and Yellow warnings have been issued as gusts of up to 90mph are expected along with rain, hail or even snow on higher ground.

This will be directly followed by Storm Eunice which will see a Yellow Alert cover much of the North until around 9pm on Friday when things are expected to calm once more.

Western parts of Scotland will bear the brunt of the wintery weather but Salford and Greater Manchester will see their fair share of wind and rain, as the Met Office has now included the region within the area worst affected.

As with any stormy weather, there is a small chance that flying debris will result in a danger to life, with fallen trees, damage to buildings and homes, roofs blown off and power lines brought down.

When driving, ensure to slow down on high or exposed roads.

For the past few days at least, Salford has basked in relatively warm temperatures with plenty of sunshine to entice us out of our homes and into the locals parks for a spot of that all important exercise, however this sunny period is soon to come to an abrupt end as cold polar winds and wintery weather head our way from the Artic.

A stark contrast from Todays sunshine - Monton - 4th April.

Forecasters are predicting the high likelihood of frost across the region but it is not all bad news, Salford is expected to be spared the worst of the wintery weather, with just a small chance of snow falling in the higher areas.

A band of rain this evening will clear southwards introducing colder and windier weather. A second band of patchy rain, sleet and snow will follow overnight introducing very cold air and leading to a widespread and severe frost by dawn. Minimum temperature -5 °C.

Tomorrow morning, the rains clear to make way for plenty of sunshine, but it will feel a lot colder than the past few days as cold in the biting winds cool things down. In general it should remain dry for most, with the odd snow shower being possible in the afternoon. More widespread frost overnight. Maximum temperature 7 °C.

The rest of the week looks like we shall see an unseasonably cold and wintry period, with widespread frosts, so cover any bulbs or small plants.

The Met Office says that there is a likelihood of blustery snow showers near coasts on Tuesday, with brighter spells inland.

Conditions should ease slightly on Wednesday with windy and widespread rain expected on Thursday.

By Friday we should be back to double digits again and things should start to look a little more like Spring.

The Met Office is warning of strong winds as it issues a Yellow Warning for gusts of up to 70mph accompanied by blustery showers in some parts from tomorrow evening (Weds 10th March) as a band of wet and windy weather tracks across the country from the West.

Travellers on the regions roads are being warned to expect possible delays and drivers of high side vehicles are being advised that they should take care, especially on exposed higher ground and when passing over the M60 motorway bridge at Barton.

The winds will continue from around 9pm on Wednesday evening up until Midday in Thursday.

Much of today (Tuesday 9th March) will consist of a ,mainly cloudy day with further spells of patchy light rain.

It is going to be a chilly few days ahead as snow and ice has been forecast for parts of the North West, including Salford and Greater Manchester.

Temperatures tumbled overnight as some parts of Salford awoke to a small sprinkling of snow this morning with more predicted as the next couple of days progress.

The worst of the snow is most likely to fall over higher ground this morning, turning to rain, slush and sleet with the risk of icy roads, so keep your speeds to a minimum if out and about in affected areas.

Towards the afternoon there is the possibility of heavier snow falls upon higher ground and more exposed areas with a maximum temperature of around 7 degrees.

As the day progresses and we head into the evening and over night we should see snow continue to push north, turning into heavy rain as it does so. It is expected that this belt of weather will linger across the region well into Wednesday with temperatures in some parts plummeting below the zero line.

Overall it is looking pretty dismal if you are intending to head out for a spot of pandemic exercise so rap up and keep warm if you do.

Heavy rains are forecast for Salford and the Greater Manchester region over the weekend as a weather system which has already had an impact on France moves in from the south.

Storm Alex, a weather system named by Meteo-France earlier this week, will be moving across the country and bringing the risk of localised flooding in its wake. 

Salford is expected to be affected by the storm from around 3am on Saturday 3rd October until around 6pm on Sunday 4th October.

Saturday

A wet start with persistent rain, heavy at times, continuing into the evening. Fairly windy, particularly over high ground and exposed areas with Rain clearing overnight, some clear spells behind. Maximum temperature 14 °C.

Outlook for Sunday

A clear, dry start to Sunday, followed by afternoon showers and potential rumbles of thunder. Remaining unsettled for the period.

The Met Office's Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Nick Silkstone, said:

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“Saturday will be a very wet day as heavy bands of rain push north and west across the country, followed by showery rain on Sunday.

"It’ll be cold and windy too with a risk of coastal gales in some areas. The Met Office has issued a rain warning covering large parts of the country over the weekend and we’re urging people to keep a close eye on the weather forecast and warnings during this spell of disruptive weather.”

 

There could be a flood risk in some of the more exposed and lower lying areas but Salford is blessed to have a fairly strong flood defence capability in the more prone areas which can be brought into play if needed so we should be safe.

Motorists are being warned to take things slow as rain water on the road surfaces will no doubt reduce grip which gives the potential for accidents, common sense says to reduce speed and save lives.

As always though it pays to remain vigilant, so we will be monitoring river levels over the next few days.

Salford is set to see some stormy weather over night, with strong winds and heavy rain set to batter the north as Storm Francis crosses our path.

A band of persistent and heavy rain is to track from the west over night to cover the region by early Tuesday morning (25th August).

Winds will grow stronger and strengthen throughout the night and forecast for Tuesday is looking to be very wet and windy with fresh strong to gale force winds and maximum temperatures of 18 Celsius. 

Some of the gusts could be as much as 70mph in raised and exposed areas.

There is the very real possibility of some of natures fireworks too with Thunder and Lightning expected around midday. 

The wind and rain is set to ease a little by Wednesday with some sunshine back on the horizon, but it will be short lived as Thursday and Friday look unsettled again with the prospects for the weekend not looking much better.

The UK Met Office has put out two yellow weather warnings for the region from this evening as Storm Ellen washes in from across the Atlantic.

Winds will start to pickup this evening as the belt of stormy weather pushes up across the country, with a further band of heavy gusty rain progressing northeast across the area overnight.

It will turn drier and clearer though by dawn but this dry sunny spell will be short lived as it turns to strong winds and heavy blustery showers into and during Friday.

As a result in the change of weather, temperatures will drop in comparison to what we have seen over the past few weeks, the Maximum for Friday will be 21C

After scorching temperatures and humid nights we are to see a distinct change in the weather in the coming week.

It is possible that strong winds may cause structural damage and heavy rain may produce localised flooding in some low lying areas.

It seems like this past week or so has been an endless list of yellow weather warnings and having only just scraping through the wrath of Ciara the bad news is we get to do it all over again this weekend as 'Dennis The Menace' rolls on in off the Atlantic.

Salford is already under a Yellow Warning for Snow and Ice and now we are about to be hit by the severe winds and rain for the second weekend in a row.

If forecasters predictions are correct we are about to see wind gusts up to 70mph in exposed areas, torrential rain and even a potential for some snow on higher ground as we move into the weekend.

The UK Met Office has already issued a Yellow Alert for Saturday and they are warning that conditions could be treacherous and disruption should be expected for travellers in planes, trains and automobiles.

This past weekend saw flood alerts on the Irwell as parts of Kersal, Charlestown and Broughton held their collective breath to see if the flood defences would keep their homes high and dry, fortunately everything worked to plan and the two flood basins passed the test with capacity to spare.

The good news is Dennis is not expected to be as extreme as its predecessor but it will undoubtedly still bring problems to Salford as it passes over us.

Parts of the UK will feel the first impacts of the storm on Friday as it barrels towards us churning up the waves and hitting coastal areas hard.

Heavy rain falling on the hills could cause some problems as the ground is already sodden and so once again all eyes will be on the river levels this weekend.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of possible hail, sleet, snow and ice over effective from 3pm and running into tomorrow Wednesday 12th Feb, aklthough, the heavy snow is most likely to fall upon higher ground.

More low lying areas will most likely see more sleet than the white fluffy stuff.

There are also strong gusts of wind expected across the region throughout the day so if out in a high sided vehicle take car.

Barton Fly-Over bridge currently has speed restrictions in place and roads are expected to become increasingly treacherous as the day goes on.

If you are heading out on foot then beware of slippery surfaces wrap up warm and take a brolly.

An upgraded severe weather warning has been issued for much of the country including the North West which is set to take the brunt of a battering from storm Ciara as it thunders eastward towards us over-night and through into tomorrow (Sunday 9th Feb).

Heavy rain and very strong winds with gusts of up to 80mph are expected to impact the region between 8am and 9pm tomorrow and travel bosses have warned of disruption to roads, rail and air as they issued a warning calling upon people to only travel if absolutely necessary. 

Drivers are being warned to take extreme care on roads and to those in high-sided vehicles should avoid exposed areas and high bridges where the winds will be at their strongest. Reduce speeds and ensure there is enough room in front of you, also be careful when passing high-sided vehicles.

Those travelling on foot should be watchful for flying debris, such as roof tiles.

A spokesperson for the RAC has described the conditions as 'Black Sunday for travel'.

Weather Forecast Maps

As the 1000-mile-wide storm pushes towards us the mercury will also plummet to as low as -5deg in some areas and there is a change that snow may fall on higher ground.

Ciara is predicted to be the strongest storm to hit the UK in seven years and power networks are preparing to deal with blackouts and electrical supply disruption as over-head power lines go down in the high winds.

A Met Office spokesman, Frank Saunders has said:

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 “Storm Ciara will bring damaging winds and heavy rain across the UK this weekend and we have issued a range of severe weather warnings giving people time to prepare for potential impacts of the storm.

“Winds will increase through Saturday across Northern Ireland, Scotland, northern England and Wales, before turning very windy across the rest of UK through the early hours of Sunday morning.

“Gusts of 50 to 60 mph are expected quite widely across inland areas, with even stronger gusts of 80mph or higher along coastal areas, especially in southeast England and northern Scotland.

“In the wake of Storm Ciara, it’ll remain unsettled and very windy across the UK and it’ll turn colder with wintry showers and ice an additional hazard, as we head into the new week.”

 

It's time to batten down the hatches, stick a brick on the wheelie bin lid and put the garden chairs in the shed as Salford is set to be battered by strong gales over the weekend along with the rest of the country.

Don't let the clear skies and sunshine deceive you as storm Ciara will push its way across the British Isles and Salford is among the areas expected to take the full brunt of the winter storm.

The UK Met Office has issued Yellow warnings of possible hurricane force gusts of up to 80mph, heavy rain and even snow on higher ground over the weekend and extending into early next week.

Coastal areas of the UK are set to take the main impact of the system but none of the UK will be spared from its wrath as the storm tracks inland.

Winds will become increasingly intense as Saturday progresses and by Sunday much of the UK will be affected with the storm bringing torrential rain to some parts.

The Met Office has warned of potential localised flooding and drivers should keep their speeds down and those in high sided vehicles are being warned to avoid exposed routes and bridges such as the Barton Fly-over.

Neil Armstrong, a chief meteorologist with the Met Office, said:

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“An extremely strong jet stream flowing from North America will be steering a succession of low-pressure systems towards the UK at least into the middle of next week.

“The relative predictability of this pattern has provided an early warning and has given us the certainty to be able to name this storm four days ahead.”

 

The temperatures dropped below freezing last night and Salford Council sent the Gritters out to dump 30 Tonnes of the stuff onto the main routes around the City.

The UK Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the entire country as forecasters say that very strong winds are set to batter the whole of the UK over 24 hours from around 6pm on Saturday 8th Feb.

Gales reaching 70mph could be seen in some parts with wide-spread traffic disruption expected.

Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport expected

There is a small chance that some roads and bridges could close

There is a slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage

There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs

The Met Office has said:

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"Very strong winds may bring disruption to parts of the UK later this weekend.

"Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport expected.

"Coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities affected by spray and/or large waves.

"There is a small chance that some roads and bridges could close.

"There is a slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage.

"There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs."