It's been a scorching but rainy few days across as Greater Manchester baked in temperatures of more than 30C before being hit by thunderstorms.
Bank Holiday weather forecast for Greater Manchester as plenty of sunshine expected
27.05.2023 - 10:07 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
It's going to be a gloriously sunny Bank Holiday weekend across Greater Manchester - with temperatures hitting highs of 22C.
The Met Office said an area of high-pressure which has brought fine conditions across the UK over the last few days is forecast to persist through the weekend and into next week.
Travel experts believe it could however lead to a surge in traffic, with families hitting beauty spots to soak up the rays.
On Saturday, temperatures are expected to reach 22C by around 3pm, with Sunday (May 28) looking to be slightly cooler with highs of 20C.
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Forecasters predict a mix of sunshine and cloud for across the region. There is no rain predicted. Pollen levels will be high over the next few days, with hay fever sufferers urged to take precautions.
Met Office chief forecaster, Paul Gundersen, said: “The jet stream sitting to the north of the UK is holding unsettled weather systems at bay and allowing high pressure to dominate bringing fine weather to the vast majority of the UK.
“The current position of the high-pressure means we will see a westerly air flow over the UK, a cooler direction than if air was being brought up from the south, and areas such as Spain or Africa. Therefore, we are not likely to reach heatwave conditions, but temperatures will still be warm reaching the low 20’s for many, particularly in the South West and southern Wales.”
RAC spokesman Rod Dennis said: “We fully expect families to make the most of the largely fine weather over the coming days which is why we’re forecasting the busiest late May bank holiday since before the pandemic. As usual, it’s Friday afternoon and evening that could see some of the worst
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