Temperatures are set to soar in Greater Manchester this week meaning we could officially enter another heatwave. The Met Office defines a heatwave as being "an extended period of hot weather relative to the expected conditions of the area at that time of year, which may be accompanied by high humidity."
Temperatures must exceed a set threshold above the average for the area on at least three consecutive days for heatwave conditions to be declared.
And this is a distinct possibility with forecasts saying it is likely to hit 28 degrees Celcius on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (August 11, 12 and 13).
