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Manchester Evening News
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Kieran Isgin

Parklife weather forecast in Manchester as 'thunder showers' predicted ahead of Heaton Park festival

It's only one more day until Parklife kicks off and festival-goers are likely packing all their stuff for the weekend.

The weather for the weekend will be a mix of sun, showers and even the slightest bit of thunder, according to the Met Office. Despite this, temperatures will be relatively high over the weekend, peaking at 16C on both Saturday and Sunday.

On top of this, the Met Office said Saturday will see the North West experience winds "strengthen" while "reaching gale force over the pennies. Blustery showers will be more widespread than on Friday, and one or two them may be heavy. Maximum temperature of 20C".

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While Saturday may be a bit dramatic in terms of the weather, Sunday will be much more calmer and will likely see more sun. The Met Office noted that "winds will ease during this period, though a few more showers will linger into Sunday."

To make sure you pack everything you need to combat the weather while at Parklife, we have provided a breakdown for the Heaton Park weather forecast over the weekend, according to the Met Office.

Saturday

9am - Sunny interval 15C

10am - Overcast 15C

11am - Heavy rain 15C

12pm - Heavy shower 16C

1pm - Heavy shower 16C

2pm -Heavy shower 16C

3pm - Thunder shower 16C

4pm - Heavy shower 16C

5pm - Heavy shower 16C

6pm - Sunny interval 16C

7pm - Sunny interval 15C

8pm - Sunny interval 15C

Sunday

7am- Sunny interval 12C

10am- Sunny interval 13C

1pm- Sunny 15C

4pm- Sunny interval 16C

7pm- Cloudy 15C

10pm- Clear 13C

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