The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain covering Trafford.
The warning took effect earlier this morning, Sunday, and remains in place until 11.59pm tonight, covering the full day.
Rain throughout the day is likely to cause some disruption, particualrly to outdoor events.
The Met Office says people should expect spray and standing water on roads, making journey times longer, and public transport to be affected.
A yellow rain warning is in force today across areas of northern England and Wales ⚠️
— Met Office (@metoffice) July 23, 2023
Remember to stay #WeatherAware and be safe when travelling, as rain will be persistent and heavy at times pic.twitter.com/wWkB9eL3nl
A Met Office spokesperson said: "Periods of rain, heavy at times, will occur across northern England and parts of North Wales during Sunday, bringing fairly widespread 20-30mm of rain with a few places, mainly over high ground, perhaps seeing 50-70mm.
"Following a wet Saturday, some impacts are possible to travel and outdoor events, before the rain gradually eases and starts to clear southwards during Sunday night."
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