Greater Manchester set to be hotter than LANZAROTE this week as 'heatwave' predicted

Sun worshippers are in for a treat as Greater Manchester is set to be hotter than Lanzarote later this week. According to the Met Office, temperatures could reach as high as 28C across the city region on Friday - the perfect start to the weekend.

That's just over 82F, meaning Friday could be the warmest day in Greater Manchester and across the country so far this year. Lanzarote, in comparison, is set for temperatures of around 23C.

Warm, sunny skies are predicted to brighten up the region from tomorrow - Wednesday - when the mercury in Manchester could top 23C, according to the Met Office.

Forecasters predict temperatures may reach the above-average highs by Friday, with southern parts of the UK hitting 30C and 34C in certain spots. Temperatures in Wales and the South West could jump to 25C, with the predicted 28C in the North West and 27C in the North East.

Nicky Maxey, senior press officer at the Met Office, said some places may see a heatwave later this week. A heatwave is defined as three consecutive days of with daily maximum temperatures meeting or exceeding the heatwave temperature threshold. The threshold varies in each county.

Ms Maxey said: "We are seeing a build of heat day on day as we go through the rest of the week, with Friday potentially being the warmest day of the week.

"We could see temperatures rise to the low 30s and up to 34C in the South East. Then we see a change of weather from Saturday with a cold front pushing down from the North, which will bring a dip in temperatures but also a chance of rain along the front. It really depends on how quickly that front moves as to how quickly we all lose the heat."

She added: "There is a possibility that we may see three consecutive days of 25C for some of