This is how Storm Francis is expected to affect the weather in Greater Manchester today
hereForecasters say the rain and wind will continue into the evening, and persist through the first half of the night, but the rain will gradually ease towards dawn.The conditions are down to a deep area of low pressure crossing the UK, bringing wind gusts of 60 mph and potentially 70 mph in exposed western locations, as well as heavy rain for many.Things are expected to improve by Wednesday, with early rain quickly dying out, leaving a mostly dry but cloudy morning with light winds.There will be a few sunny spells developing through the afternoon, with maximum temperatures of 17 °C.Heavy rain is expected to return later in the week however, along with scattered showers.Saturday though, is expected to be drier and brighter but breezy.