Yellow weather warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms in North West
Drivers are being warned to be careful on the roads after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and rain.
The alert for heavy showers is in place from 11:30am until 7pm on Thursday, covering Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria.
Train journeys could also be affected by the weather warning and there could be some damage to a few buildings and structures from lightning strikes.
The weather service added that some flooding of a few homes and businesses was possible and lightning strikes could damage a few buildings.
Short-term loss of power and other services was also possible, according to the Met Office.
For a full weather forecast from ITV Granada Reports, click here.