Manchester to see soaring temperatures this weekend as 'Bermuda heatwave' expected to hit the UK within days

Manchester could be set for soaring temperatures this weekend, as a tropical heatwave is expected to hit the UK over the coming days. Areas of the region could reach temperatures in the low to mid-20s, as other parts of the country have been told to brace for temperatures well into the 30s.

According to the Met Office, the majority of Greater Manchester will see the heat gradually increase this week, with sunny and clear skies expected across both Saturday and Sunday. Throughout Saturday, (July 9), temperatures of around 20 degrees are expected, with low winds and very little chance of rain.

Sunday is expected to remain warm too, with temperatures of around 22 degrees. It is set to be slightly overcast in the morning, before the clouds are set to clear by around midday.

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It comes as a huge Azores High pressure system, which is also known as the ‘Bermuda High’, is set to engulf Britain this week, with temperatures expected to rocket into the mid- to high-20Cs through the coming days, pushing to as hot as 35C by the middle of July in some areas.

It's been predicted that the heatwave could last up to four weeks, starting later this week. Bookmakers have now even slashed odds on July 2022 being the hottest month on record in the UK.

It comes just weeks after Manchester got to enjoy baskint in soaring temperatures as high as 28C at the end of June. Crowds flocked to popular sun spots, including Piccadilly Gardens and Alexandra Park to enjoy the conditions.

James Madden, forecaster for Exacta Weather, told the Express: “We are about to see a period of very warm weather which could hold out for seven to ten days and bring a