Flooding could hit Greater Manchester as the region braces itself for heavy rain and thunderstorms.
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms is in force across our area, as well as large sections of northern England and Scotland.
The Met Office warning is in place until 9pm tomorrow.
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Forecasters say that the inclement weather could potentially lead to flooding, travel disruption, difficult driving conditions and power cuts.
"Flooding of homes and businesses could happen quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds," the warning states.
"Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services.
"Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures and fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life.
"Some communities might become cut off if roads flood.
"Power cuts might occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost."
As much as 20 to 30mm of rain could fall in some areas in the space of an hour today.
A car was left submerged under water in Stockport yesterday, after there was flooding on Crossley Road.
Met Office forecaster Greg Dewhurst said the wet weather is here to stay for the weekend.
"Low pressure is in charge of the UK’s weather at the moment – it’s a very slow-moving area of low pressure, so it’s not going anywhere quickly," he said.
"It’s leading to bands of heavy showers and thunderstorms which you have seen through the course of Friday, and we have seen flooding in places too.
"This is going to continue through the weekend, particularly across the northern half of the UK where the showers will be slow-moving compared to southern areas, where it’s a little bit windier."
