Wind speeds will pick up dramatically this afternoon, according to current predictions
Current Met Office predictions state that parts of Greater Manchester could see wind speeds as high as 41mph this evening as Storm Agnes sweeps across the country.
Wind speeds will continue to pick up throughout the day, peaking at 9pm where Wigan and Rochdale could see up to 41mph of wind while other areas such as Manchester could see speeds as high as 39mph. It comes after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for wind for most parts of the UK, including Greater Manchester.
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