The 2024 season was North West Thunder's fifth season, in which they competed in the 50 over Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy and the Twenty20 Charlotte Edwards Cup. In the Charlotte Edwards Cup, the side won three of their ten matches, finishing fifth in the group. In the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, the side finished sixth in the group, winning five of their fourteen matches.
The side was captained by Eleanor Threlkeld and coached by Chris Read. They played seven home matches at Old Trafford Cricket Ground, two at Stanley Park, Blackpool and one apiece at Rookwood Cricket Ground, Sale, Trafalgar Road Ground, Southport and Sedbergh School.
This was North West Thunder's final season in existence, effectively being replaced by a professionalised Lancashire team under the England and Wales Cricket Board's changes to the structure of women's domestic cricket from 2025 onwards.
Squad.
Departures.
On 21 November 2023, it was announced Sophia Turner had left the side, joining Northern Diamonds. Turner had previously been on loan to Diamonds in September 2023. On 19 April 2024, it was announced that Daisy Mullan had gone on loan to The Blaze for the opening six rounds of the 2024 Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy. On 3 September 2024, it was announced that Naomi Dattani had been loaned to Southern Vipers for the remainder of the season.
Arrivals.
At the start of the season, it was confirmed that Stephanie Butler, Laura Marshall and Olivia Thomas had not been retained in the squad compared to the previous season. On 6 March 2024, it was announced that Ailsa Lister had joined the side, signing a professional contract. On 11 April 2024, it was announced that the side had signed Katie Mack and Georgia Voll as overseas players for the season, with Mack available during April, May, August and September, and Voll available in May, June and July. On 30 April 2024, Grace Johnson was included in a matchday squad for the first time. On 25 August 2024, it was announced that the side had signed Darcey Carter on loan from South East Stars. On 31 August 2024, it was announced that the side had signed Evelyn Jones on loan from Central Sparks for the remainder of the season.
Personnel and contract changes.
On 24 November 2023, it was announced that Chris Read would be the side's new Head Coach, replacing Paul Shaw, who stepped down at the end of the previous season. On 6 March 2024, it was announced that Hannah Rainey had signed a professional contract with the side. On 23 April 2024, it was announced that Danielle Collins and Olivia Bell had signed their first professional contracts with the side.
Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy.
Season standings.
 advanced to the Semi-finals
Source: ESPN Cricinfo Qualification: 200 runs.
Source: ESPN Cricinfo Qualification: 10 wickets.
Charlotte Edwards Cup.
Season standings.
 advanced to the Semi-finals
Source: ESPN Cricinfo Qualification: 150 runs.
Source: ESPN Cricinfo Qualification: 5 wickets.