Sudden (Greater Manchester) weather

Headline:

Turning hotter and brighter as the week progresses.

This Evening and Tonight:

Largely dry but rather cloudy this evening, however some late spells of sunshine will develop across southern areas. Overnight will remain similar with some clear spells, especially across the south. A mild night to come with light winds. Minimum temperature 15 °C.

Wednesday:

Cloudy in the north with brighter spells in the south. As the day goes on, cloud will lift and break into the afternoon, leaving a bright evening. Feeling very warm. Maximum temperature 27 °C.

Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:

Turning brighter over the next few days with spells of strong sunshine. Temperatures climbing and starting to feel hot in the south. Staying dry with light winds.

Southern areas are likely to start this period very warm, locally hot in the southwest, with heatwave conditions persisting. Somewhat cooler to the north and cloudy with periods of rain and drizzle in the far north. Into the following week, high pressure is likely to build to the north or northwest of the UK, though its exact orientation is rather more uncertain. This would bring a lot of dry weather for many areas, though perhaps an increased chance, relatively to previous days, of showers or thunderstorms in the south. Temperatures probably moderating a little, though remaining above average for many areas.

High pressure is more likely than low pressure for much of July, probably bringing settled and drier conditions. Occasionally this dry and warm weather could be interrupted by outbreaks of rain and stronger winds, which will be more probable in the north or west. As is typical for the time of year, there is a risk of heavy, thundery showers during any warm spells. The signal for predominantly settled weather becomes increasingly unclear towards the end of July. This means unsettled interruptions may become more common, but confidence at this range is low. In any case, temperatures are likely to be above average overall, with a greater than normal chance of hot conditions developing at times, especially in the south.