Greater Manchester’s rivers could become a flood risk as the region becomes the next victim of the storm which has devastated America’s east coast, experts say.
Storm Jonas has buried the USA’s eastern seaboard in more than two feet of snow, and weather forecasters have now warned that it could hit the north-west next week.
If that happens it’s likely the devastating weather system will be much less severe by the time it reaches our shores, but the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Greater Manchester.
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On Sunday the storm will move away from the US and head east across the ocean towards Britain. As it does so it will quickly turn to rain as it meets much milder air.
The Met Office’s chief forecaster confirmed that by the time the storm hits England heavy showers are likely.
They said: “An active cold front is expected to become slow-moving across Wales, north-west England and south and west Scotland through Tuesday, and into Wednesday, before clearing to the south on Wednesday afternoon.
“Warm air of tropical origins is expected to be entrained into the system, leading to abundant moisture and heavy rain.
“Many parts of the warning area could see 50-100mm of rain, whilst the most exposed upland parts of North Wales, north-west England and south-west Scotland could see 150-200mm.
“As such, there is the potential for river flooding, and also standing water on roads. Strong and gusty south-west winds will also develop.”
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