People are being warned to expect 'exceptionally high temperatures'
The Met Office has issued a warning for 'extreme heat' in Greater Manchester with the region set to bake in the heatwave. Blue skies have covered the area so far today , with temperatures soaring above those seen in some popular tourist spots like Istanbul.
The warning is for 'extreme heat' and is currently in place for the entire of Sunday, July 17. The Met Office says people can expect 'some exceptionally high temperatures' during the day, which could cause 'widespread impacts on people and infrastructure'. All of Greater Manchester is covered by the warning, along with much of the north including parts of Lancashire and Yorkshire. The entire midlands and south east are also covered, as well as most of the south west and eastern areas of Wales, including Cardiff.
"Substantial changes in working practices and daily routines likely to be required. Significantly more people are likely to visit coastal areas, lakes and rivers leading to increased risk of water safety incidents.
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