wind

'Freak accident' severely burns smoker: Powerful gust of wind blows lighter flame into Manchester man's face

Man nipped outside to spark up, but ended up in hospital
Sledges at the ready, snow is coming! Heavy blizzards set to cover North West as Met Office warn of traffic chaos

Up to 20cm of snow could fall in higher places.
Marooned rafter found clutching a tree for dear life saved by 'hero' kayakers on Bury's River Irwell

Brutal weather caused uncontrollable currents.
Wet British summer may have delivered cleanest Olympics ever, University of Manchester researchers say

University of Manchester researchers say the UK’s unusually wet summer weather may have delivered one of the least-polluted Olympic Games in history.
Rain, rain, go away: Greater Manchester set for sunshine as weather returns to normal, claim Met Office

This weekend the rain will ease off
Severe weather risk: Heavy rain and wind set to batter Greater Manchester as Met Office issue flood warning

The wet weather will continue into next week
Severe weather risk: Heavy rain and wind batter Greater Manchester – Met Office issue flood warning

Up to four inches of rain is expected to fall
Amber Alert warning for motorists as Met Office predicts gale force winds across the North of England

Motorists in the North West are being warned of potentially gale-force winds expected to hit the region tomorrow.