But lunchtime saw plenty of people caught out in a few hours of torrential downpours, and even thunder and lightning, as shoppers flocked back to the city centre after shops were given the green light to reopen after months of lockdown (all pics by: NEIL CROSS)
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On the day shops were allowed to reopen, the city was busy again after months of lockdown
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But after a glorious morning, storm clouds gathered at around lunchtime
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Tonight there will be mist and fog across Pennine areas, with the west staying mostly clear. Minimum temperature 10 C.
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A few showers will linger through the evening, though it should become drier overnight.