The UK is set to experience its fifth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures forecast to climb to the mid-30s in places. Greater Manchester will see temperatures rise on Tuesday morning, peaking on Wednesday (August 12).
Greater Manchester forecast
Highs of 28C are expected at 4pm on Tuesday afternoon, before 30C is set to be reached by the same time on Wednesday. The mercury level is set to drop steadily throughout Thursday and the early stages of Friday (14 August). Next weekend is expected to be cloudy and much milder across the region.
UK-wide heat
The Met Office has said temperatures will climb over the weekend, with highs of 36C set to be reached in parts of East Anglia and south-east England by Thursday (August 13).
The UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow heat-health alert across the East Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, West Midlands and Yorkshire and The Humber. As temperatures are set to remain high after Tuesday (August 11), further warnings could be issued.
Record-breaking summer
The latest update comes after two record-breaking heatwaves - one in May and another in June - led to more than 2,800 excess deaths. Two further heatwaves throughout July fuelled drought and wildfires across the country.
Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster, Mike Silverstone, said: "Temperatures will climb through the weekend and, more significantly, through much of next week.
"After a brief dip on Monday, high pressure will move across the UK before settling to the east, allowing a southerly flow to develop. A fairly widespread heatwave is likely across large parts of England and Wales, with hot conditions developing in places.
"The heat is expected to peak for much of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland on Wednesday, with up to 34°C possible in parts of central and southern England and southeast Wales. East Anglia and south-east England, however, could see temperatures even higher on Thursday."
Mr Silverstone added: "Humidity levels are also expected to increase through the week, which may make conditions feel more uncomfortable, particularly overnight."
With temperatures expected to rise, people are advised to take sensible precautions in the heat, including staying hydrated, avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun during the hottest part of the day, and checking on vulnerable friends, family and neighbours.
