Driving conditions could be treacherous and there is a chance of delays to trains and buses
A warning over possible travel disruption with parts of Greater Manchester set to be battered by heavy rain. The several days of wet and miserable conditions are set to continue with more heavy downpours forecast today .
The forecaster says: "A period of heavy and persistent rain is expected to affect parts of northern England and north Midlands during much of Thursday. "The heaviest rainfall is likely to be across the Pennines and North York Moors where 80-100 mm of rainfall could accumulate during the course of the day. Elsewhere, totals are likely to be lower, reaching 20-30 mm widely but with a risk of 50-70 mm in some locations."
This morning Network Rai urged passengers to plan ahead. "There are yellow and amber weather warnings for rain in England and Wales today" they said. "Please check your journeys with National Rail or your train operator #WeatherAware."
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