Greater Manchester's weather latest as flood alerts hit North West after Storm Pierrick - but temperatures will climb
manchestereveningnews.co.ukGreater Manchester is set for another unsettled day of weather following Storm Pierrick. The storm, named by Meteo France, brought rain and heavy wind to the UK yesterday (April 10).
Several flood alerts were in place across the North West as the region was battered by the elements. Six amber flood alerts remain in Cheshire this morning (Wednesday), including at the Mersey estuary in Warrington, meaning flooding is 'possible'.
Meanwhile, two red flood warnings are in place in Lancashire, for the Wyre estuary in Thornton and at Sunderland Point on the coast near Lancaster - meaning residents should 'act now', according to the Environment Agency.
Greater Manchester looks poised to escape the worst of today's weather. READ MORE: "Can you imagine what this was like for us?": Devastated mum of 'wonderful' woman stabbed to death as she pushed baby in pram 'can't stop crying' But downpours are still expected across the region throughout this afternoon, according to the Met Office.
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