Bolton to be hit with thunderstorms as the Met Office issue weather warning

Chloe Wilson
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Met Office issues weather warning for thunderstorms <i>(Image: Cheryl Doran)</i>
Met Office issues weather warning for thunderstorms (Image: Cheryl Doran)

Slow moving thunderstorms and heavy showers may cause some disruption to travel and outdoor activities today – as the Met Office issues a yellow weather warning.

The weather warning for thunderstorms comes into effect from 11am to 10pm today, Saturday June 15.

According to the weather forecasters, there is a good chance driving conditions will be affected by spray, standing water and/or hail, leading to longer journey times by car and bus.

There is the possibility of some flooding of a few homes and businesses and probably some damage to a few buildings from lightning strikes.

A spokesperson for the Met Office said: “Showers and thunderstorms are expected to become more widespread this afternoon and last into the evening.

“Although not everywhere will see a thunderstorm, where they do occur, they will tend to be slow moving, with lightning, hail and heavy rain.

“The heaviest showers and thunderstorms could produce as much as 20mm of rain in less than an hour with one or two places seeing 30-40mm in 2-3 hours.”

Hour by hour weather forecast for Bolton:

  • 10am: Sunny intervals, 12°C, wind gusts up to nine miles per hour.

  • 11am: Light rain, 13°C, wind gusts up to 15 miles per hour.

  • 12pm: Heavy rain, 11°C, wind gusts up to 17 miles per hour.

  • 1pm: Light rain, 11°C, wind gusts up to 14 miles per hour.

  • 2pm: Cloudy, 11°C, wind gusts up to 14 miles per hour.

  • 3pm: Overcast, 11°C, wind gusts up to 15 miles per hour.

  • 4pm: Light rain, 11°C, wind gusts up to 15 miles per hour.

  • 5pm: Heavy rain, 12°C, wind gusts up to 14 miles per hour.

  • 6pm: Cloudy, 12°C, wind gusts up to 17 miles per hour.

  • 7pm: Sunny intervals, 12°C, wind gusts up to 16 miles per hour.

  • 8pm: Sunny intervals, 12°C, wind gusts up to 12 miles per hour.

  • 9pm: Sunny, 11°C, wind gusts up to 10 miles per hour.

  • 10pm: Partly cloudy night, 11°C, wind gusts up to eight miles per hour.

For up to date weather forecasts, go to: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

If you have a story or something you would like to highlight in the community, please email me at chloe.wilson@newsquest.co.uk or DM me on X @chloewjourno.

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