The thunderstorms were around, but not so violent. (I was playing golf at Styal through the afternoon, and my round was not disrupted.)
With all due respect, they were violent, the motorway was reduced to 30mph, visibility was poor and the wind sure picked up!
The storm did move south rather quickly however as once I reached the moors the storm had dissipated.
But we have to remember that A/C begin their approach through this **** way before they get to MAN!