Heavy rain and wind to hit north-west before Sunday improves

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 06:14 · Archive

Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast for Friday across Mid Cheshire and Warrington, with conditions improving significantly by Sunday.

Friday will be the wettest day of the weekend. The Northwich Guardian reports rain chances of 70–90 per cent in the morning, remaining high into the afternoon before becoming more showery later. The Warrington Guardian reports similar conditions with rain chances of 80–90 per cent in the morning, dropping temporarily to 10–20 per cent in early afternoon before rising again to 30–60 per cent later. Temperatures will peak around 16–17C, but will feel closer to 13–14C due to wind and rain. Winds will be south-westerly to westerly, averaging 13–19mph with gusts reaching 30–40mph during the afternoon.

Saturday will remain unsettled with scattered showers and stronger winds. Rain chances start at 90–95 per cent in the morning, easing to 70–90 per cent through the afternoon. Westerly winds will average 13–19mph with gusts of 35–40mph, making it the windiest day overall. Temperatures will reach around 13–14C but feel closer to 7–10C due to wind chill. The best opportunity for outdoor plans is late afternoon and evening when conditions gradually improve.

Sunday brings the most settled conditions, with sunny intervals becoming increasingly widespread and only isolated showers possible. Temperatures will reach around 14C with lighter winds making it feel closer to the actual air temperature. Early morning shower chances of 50–60 per cent will fall to 20 per cent or lower by afternoon.

How it is being reported

• Heavy rain to hit Mid Cheshire before brighter spells arrive SundayRain, strong winds and chilly conditions are forecast in Mid Cheshire before brighter weather arrives on Sunday.Northwich Guardian · 9 Oct, 05:00
• Wet and windy weather to hit Warrington before brighter SundayHeavy rain and strong winds are forecast in Warrington, with brighter and drier weather expected by Sunday.Warrington Guardian · 9 Oct, 05:00

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