A three-day heatwave is forecast to hit Greater Manchester, with temperatures soaring as high as 33C. The Met Office has also warned of highs of 36C elsewhere in the UK.
Temperature Rise and Peak
According to the Met Office, Monday will see a brief dip in temperatures before they start to rise day-by-day. Highs of up to 30C are possible across parts of England and Wales on Tuesday, increasing to 34C on Wednesday. The peak temperatures of the week are expected on Thursday, when 36C could be seen in parts of East Anglia and south-east England.
Met Office Warning
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 34C 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.
“Humidity levels are also expected to increase through the week, which may make conditions feel more uncomfortable, particularly overnight.”
Health Alert
An amber UKHSA heat-health alert is in force across north west England from 9am on Tuesday, August 11, until 9am on Friday, August 14. This alert means that significant impacts are likely across health and social care services due to the high temperatures, including a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions, and likely increased demand on all health and social care services.
Day-by-Day Forecast for Greater Manchester
Monday: Highs of 23C, lows of 13C. Sunny all day, less than 5% chance of precipitation. High UV levels, low pollen levels. Wind gusts 16mph maximum.
Tuesday: First day of heatwave. Highs of 29C, lows of 15C. Sunny all day, less than 5% chance of precipitation. High UV levels, medium pollen levels. Temperatures peak 5pm. Wind gusts 24mph maximum.
Wednesday: Second day of heatwave. Highs of 31C, lows of 18C. Sunny all day, less than 5% chance of precipitation. High UV levels, high pollen levels. Temperatures peak 5pm. Wind gusts 18mph maximum.
Thursday: Third day of heatwave. Highs of 33C, lows of 18C. Sunny all day, less than 5% chance of precipitation. High UV levels, high pollen levels. Temperatures peak 3pm. Wind gusts 23mph maximum.
Friday: Highs of 24C, lows of 16C. High UV levels, medium pollen. Sunny and cloudy all day. Temperatures peak at 4pm.
