The Met Office has issued an amber heat warning for Greater Manchester from midnight on Wednesday, June 24, until 11.59pm on Thursday, June 25, as temperatures are expected to reach 34°C. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has also issued an amber heat health alert for the North West from 11am on Monday, June 22, until 11pm on Friday, June 26, warning that "significant impacts are likely" across health and social care services.
Record-Breaking Heat and Humidity
Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster Tom Crabtree said: "The forecast heatwave is developing into an impactful severe weather event, with record breaking June temperatures and very high humidity. The combination of heat and humidity will be oppressive and bring impacts across society from public health and infrastructure, to power and water supplies." He added that consecutive nights with temperatures above 20°C, known as a Tropical Night, will make it hard for people to recover from daytime heat, exacerbating heat stress impacts.
Day-by-Day Forecast for Manchester
Monday, June 22
Peak temperatures of 28°C are forecast by 5pm, with sunny intervals and a 40% chance of rain.
Tuesday, June 23
Highs of 30°C expected around 3pm, with bright sunshine and less than a 5% chance of rain.
Wednesday, June 24
Amber warning in effect. Highs of 33°C by 6pm, sunny with less than a 5% chance of rain.
Thursday, June 25
Amber warning remains until 11.59pm. Highs of 34°C by 3pm, sunny with a 20% chance of rain.
Friday, June 26
Temperatures drop to 25°C by 4pm, with a 20% chance of rain.
Saturday, June 27
Highs of 23°C around 4pm, with a 30% chance of rain.
