The Met Office has this morning issued an amber warning for hot weather for Greater Manchester
The Met Office warning comes into effect from Thursday and runs until Sunday evening and covers Manchester, Salford, Bolton and parts of Bury
The amber warning comes as Temperatures are forecast to build this week, with heatwave thresholds likely to be met for much of the UK, particularly England and Wales.
The heat will build through the week, likely peaking on Friday and Saturday thanks to the influence of high pressure. Temperatures are likely to rise ito around 29 Celsius
However, temperatures are not expected to be as extreme as those experienced in July when new national records were set.
The UK Health Security Agency has issued a Level 3 Heat Health Alert for southern and central England, which is designed to help healthcare professional manage through periods of extreme weather. The Alert is in force from Tuesday through to Saturday, with the UKHSA advising people to look out for vulnerable people, including older people, young children and those with underlying health conditions.
Dr Agostinho Sousa, Head of Extreme Events and Health Protection at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), said: “Temperatures will feel very warm again this week, particularly in southern and central parts of the country.
“We want everyone to enjoy the warm weather safely when it arrives, but remember that heat can have a fast impact on health.
“It’s important to ensure that people who are more vulnerable – elderly people who live alone and people with underlying health conditions – are prepared for coping during the hot weather.
“The most important advice is to ensure they stay hydrated, keep cool and take steps to prevent their homes from overheating.”
