Get the barbecue out and stock up on the sun cream, it looks like we're in for another warm weekend. But if you are planning on dining al fresco make sure you time it right, as there's also the chance of thunderstorms and showers.
Greater Manchester looks set to bask in temperatures in the mid 20s for much of the weekend, according to Met Office forecasters.
But it starts off a bit cooler and cloudier today (Friday) with a maximum of 21C. And there's a good chances we'll get some light and occasionally heavy showers from late afternoon into the evening.
After a cloudy start tomorrow morning (Saturday) the temperatures start to pick up again, reaching a high of 26C by late afternoon. Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link But the bad news for hay fever suffers is that the pollen count is expected to be 'very high'.