Greater Manchester is set for a week of warm and unsettled weather, with the Met Office warning of a risk of thunderstorms and very warm conditions developing across the country.
Week Overview
The region will experience rain showers and cloudy conditions for much of the week, with temperatures rising to around 24°C later in the week. The weather is expected to turn more unsettled, with a mix of bright sunshine, climbing temperatures, and sudden rain spells.
The week will start bright with spells of sunshine and occasional showers before turning brighter for a time. A spell of heavy rain is expected to move in from the south later in the week.
Temperature and Conditions
Temperatures will reach highs of around 24°C later in the week as weather remains unsettled at times with showers and spells of rain. However, some drier, warmer and brighter interludes are possible too.
The Met Office said high pressure building across the country will bring warm and humid conditions, with temperatures climbing above the seasonal average and reaching the high-20s or possibly 30°C by Friday, June 19.
There may be some thunderstorms in parts of the country on Monday, June 15, although forecasters said that temperatures should remain in the low 20s before cloud and rain spreads from the west on Tuesday, June 16.
Forecaster Comments
Met Office forecaster Kathryn Chalk said: “We’re definitely seeing a warming trend from midweek onwards.”
She added: “Relatively warm and humid nights are also on the cards - not as expected as what we had a few weeks ago, because it won’t be wall-to-wall sunshine like that, we had a stronger signal for that compared to this, but nevertheless it is going to be turning warmer.”
Pollen and Warnings
Five UK areas have been hit with red 'very high' Met Office warnings over the next five days, including Greater Manchester. Pollen levels are set to build over the coming days, with one red 'very high' alert in force on Saturday, June 13, in London and south east England.
On Sunday, June 14, there are three red alerts in London and south east England, Wales, and south west England. On Monday, June 15, north west England and West Midlands are also included in the highest alert.
Greater Manchester Daily Forecast
Monday, June 15
Pack your sunglasses for the commute. Monday is shaping up to be the brightest day of the week, with plenty of clear, blue skies and a high of 22°C.
Tuesday, June 16
The fine weather hits a brief speed bump. A low-pressure system moves in by Tuesday morning, bringing a 90% chance of rain and heavier downpours across the region. Highs will dip slightly to 21°C.
Wednesday, June 17 and Thursday, June 18
The region stays trapped in a cloudy, humid holding pattern. Expect lingering overcast skies and intermittent morning showers, with daytime highs holding steady between 21°C and 23°C.
Friday, June 19
Ending the working week on a high note. Temperatures are expected to peak at a very warm 24°C. While it will be mostly cloudy and humid, the afternoon could see localised, isolated thunderstorms breaking out due to the heat build-up.
Saturday, June 20
Temperatures are expected to reach highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C as the region heads into the weekend. Conditions will stay cloudy and humid, with chances of rain throughout the day reaching 30%.
