Going out for a couple of alcoholic beverages after work or over the weekend can turn out to be a pretty expensive occasion if you don’t keep an eye on your pursestrings.
Met Office verdict on whether Greater Manchester will be hit by heatwave
08.06.2023 - 12:17 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The weather just keeps on getting warmer in Greater Manchester, with temperatures forecast to hit 26C this weekend. Glorious sunshine and temperatures in the low 20s have brought people out and about in swathes for the past few weeks.
High pressure over the UK has been responsible for the current spell of warm, settled conditions. Into June, with meteorological summer beginning on the first, we've seen above-average temperatures already.
The mercury usually rises to 18.5C in our region at this time of year. It's set to get even hotter from this weekend - but does it mean we're in for a heatwave?
Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link
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.
On Thursday and Friday, the forecaster predicts temperatures of 20C and 22C respectively. But from Saturday, temperatures will meet and then rise above the threshold, as follows:
So yes, Greater Manchester is in for a five-day heatwave - which could last even longer, if the trend continues.
The balmy conditions will be welcome news for those attending Parklife at Heaton Park, The Weeknd at Etihad Stadium and Soccer Aid at Old Trafford this weekend. Unfortunately though, there's a chance it's not going to stay dry.
This morning (Thursday June 8), the Met Office issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms which comes into force at 2pm on Saturday, covering almost all of Greater Manchester, as well as Wales and the south east, south west and north west of England.
The Met Office said: "Whilst many places will be largely dry, thunderstorms with
The website celebfans.org is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
Popular Celebs
Popular Tags
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
28.06.2023 / 09:25
A wet week ahead for Greater Manchester as temperatures dip below 20C
Greater Manchester is set to feel more mild, as temperatures struggle to top 20C for the remainder of the week. A mixed bag of weather is forecast for our region, with rain predicted to fall every day expect for Sunday.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
27.06.2023 / 06:57
Thousands hit by power cut in Greater Manchester - full list of postcodes affected
Parts of Greater Manchester have been hit by a huge power cut this morning.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
26.06.2023 / 15:47
Eid al-Adha prayer times for Greater Manchester
Eid al-Adha is right around the corner as mosques across the country get ready to host the special prayers.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
26.06.2023 / 11:55
Staff faced racism at yet another of Greater Manchester's troubled mental health units, review finds
Staff working at a mental health unit experienced ‘racism’ both from patients and fellow colleagues, a new review has revealed.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
26.06.2023 / 06:15
The developments that could change the face of Greater Manchester forever
Over the coming months, the makeup of a small suburb of Greater Manchester on the border between Wigan and Salford could become drastically different.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
25.06.2023 / 19:05
Heatwave comes to abrupt end as torrential rain batters Greater Manchester
The weather really hasn't been able to make its mind up in recent weeks. From hot sunny days to thunder and lightning without a moments hesitation.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
25.06.2023 / 15:47
Manipulative bully, student killer and predatory cop amongst those jailed in Greater Manchester this week
A manipulative bully who vowed his ex-girlfriend would be the ‘next Katie Piper’ is amongst those who have been jailed in Greater Manchester this week.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
25.06.2023 / 14:47
British children are much shorter than other rich nations - why that's a sign of far more serious problems for Greater Manchester kids
Five-year-olds in Britain are, on average, up to seven centimetres shorter than children in other wealthy nations, new data has revealed.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
22.06.2023 / 12:11
Weather forecast for Greater Manchester with temperatures to hit 24C
It is set to be a warm weekend in Greater Manchester - with mostly dry weather forecast.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
16.06.2023 / 07:02
Greater Manchester boy Alfie Andrew, 12, gets standing ovation after appearing on America's Got Talent
A 12-year-old boy known for busking on Market Street and wowing shoppers with his vocals has appeared on hit TV show America's Got Talent - and got a standing ovation from all the judges.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
12.06.2023 / 09:27
When thunderstorms are expected to hit Greater Manchester today as Man City parade affected
A yellow warning for thunderstorms was in place across the weekend for Greater Manchester, but it was only yesterday afternoon that it made itself very known. Within minutes the hottest day of the year turned to thunder and lightning with flash flooding.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
11.06.2023 / 10:37
Met Office issues new thunderstorm warning for this week in Greater Manchester
The Met Office has issued a further yellow thunderstorm warning covering Greater Manchester this week.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
10.06.2023 / 13:33
Met Office maps show when Greater Manchester can expect lightning today
Thunderstorm warnings have been put in place for Greater Manchester today (June 10) by forecasters.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
10.06.2023 / 11:19
Met Office extends thunderstorm warning for Greater Manchester
The Met Office has extended its yellow weather warning for thunderstorms today (June 10).
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
10.06.2023 / 08:09
When thunderstorms are expected to hit today Greater Manchester today as weather warning issued
Manchester and the rest of the UK has been blessed with dry, sunny, and warm weather for some time now. And while many have woken up today again to blue skies this could all come to an abrupt end later today.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
09.06.2023 / 11:59
Met Office hour-by-hour forecast for Greater Manchester as heat warning issued over weekend
Temperatures in Greater Manchester are set to 29c over the weekend as the region is set for hours of sunshine.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
08.06.2023 / 10:57
Met Office issue thunderstorm weather warning for large parts of England
A warning over possible thunderstorms has been issued for parts of England - including Greater Manchester on a massive day of events for the region.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
07.06.2023 / 17:17
Met Office issues first heat alert of the year for parts of England as temperatures to hit 30C
The first heat-health alert of the year has been issued for parts of England this week by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
07.06.2023 / 05:33
Greater Manchester Police officer sent sexual messages that 'made Carry On films sound like Songs of Praise' to woman he met on the beat
A Greater Manchester Police PCSO is accused of exchanging confidential information for a sexual favour from a woman he met on the beat, a court has heard.