The Met Office has issued another yellow weather warning for thunderstorms this weekend.
Yesterday (Thursday June 8), a warning was issued for 2pm on Saturday, covering Wales and the south east, south west and north west of England including almost all of Greater Manchester. Now, a second alert has been issued into Sunday, covering all of Greater Manchester, as well as parts of Northern Ireland, Scotland and west England.
The warning is in place from 12pm on Sunday until 9pm. It comes as Greater Manchester is forecast for highs of 28C this weekend, while people flock to events including Parklife at Heaton Park and Manchester City facing Inter Milan in the Champions League final.
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The Met Office said of Saturday's conditions: "Morning cloud slowly clearing, then plenty of sunny spells. Turning increasingly hot and humid, giving way to thundery showers by the afternoon. Some localised flooding is possible."
From Sunday, it added: "Staying hot and humid for many through this period, with plenty of sunny spells. The continued risk of some heavy and thundery showers developing. Warm and humid nights."
It comes as a heatwave begins this weekend, bringing highs of 28C to Manchester. According to The Met Office, the daily maximum temperature must reach 25C or higher in Greater Manchester.
This threshold must be met or exceeded for three consecutive days in a row to class as a heatwave. Between Saturday and Thursday, the mercury will peak between 25C and 28C - meaning a week-long heatwave is in store, which could even go on for longer.
Earlier in the week, the first heat-health alert of the year was issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office. It covers six regions in England including London, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, South East and South West.
The alert is in place from 9am on Friday, June 9 to Monday morning on June 12. The public is being warned to check on loved ones over the age of 65 and those with pre-existing medical conditions as the temperatures rise.
Dr Agostinho Sousa of the 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.”
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