Sunshine is set to return to Greater Manchester this weekend after a period of heavy rain, with temperatures climbing before a possible return of thunderstorms next week.
The Met Office forecasts late-August sun over the coming days, following a thunderstorm warning issued last Wednesday (August 19) amid heavy downpours. Parts of the UK experienced their 'first meaningful rain for a long time' after dry spells and five heatwaves this year.
Weekend outlook
Saturday (August 22) is expected to be dry all day with sunny spells and some fair weather cloud, with temperatures around 20C. Sunday is tipped as the best day to spend outdoors, with plenty of late August sunshine and highs of 21C.
Next week's forecast
Next week starts warm, pleasant and mainly dry, with temperatures around 21C on Monday, climbing to highs of 24C by Wednesday.
From Thursday, conditions turn more changeable with showers, heavy rain and potential thunderstorms, while temperatures may reach the low-to-mid 20s. There are currently no Met Office weather warnings for Greater Manchester next week.
