Met Office heat health alert issued for Greater Manchester ahead of 27C weekend and thunderstorms

A heat health alert has been issued for Greater Manchester ahead of the weekend.

The alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office for large parts of the country including the North West of England.

Temperatures across Greater Manchester are forecast to hit 27C over the weekend. The Met Office has also warned a heatwave will likely be triggered in the region over the coming days.

According to The Met Office, the daily maximum temperature must reach 25C or higher in Greater Manchester for three consecutive days in a row to class as a heatwave. It is forecast to be over this threshold for every day from Saturday until Friday 16 June.

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During a yellow heat health alert people are warned to check on loved ones over the age of 65 and those with pre-existing medical conditions as the temperatures rise.

There is also the potential for indoor environments, including health and care settings, to become very warm.

Dr Agostinho Sousa, Head of Extreme Events and Health Protection at UKHSA, said: "In the coming days we are likely to experience our first sustained period of hot weather of the year so far, so it’s important that everyone ensures they keep hydrated and cool while enjoying the sun.

"Forecasted temperatures this week will primarily impact those over the age of 65 or those with pre-existing health conditions such as respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.

"If you have friends, family or neighbours who you know are more vulnerable to the effects of hot weather, it is important you check in on them and ensure they are aware of the forecasts and are following the necessary advice."

Yellow heat health alerts