Greater Manchester set for the 'hottest day of the year' as temperatures soar in heatwave

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Greater Manchester will finally see some summery weather this week as the UK is set to be hit with a Spanish heatwave. Clear blue skies, sunshine and soaring temperatures will take over the region with predictions that Friday will be the 'hottest day of the year'.

Sun seekers are already getting a glimpse of the heatwave that is to come with temperatures beginning to heat up, reaching a high of 22C today.

But it is on Friday when Greater Manchester will really feel the heat. Temperatures across the city region are set to be hotter than Lanzarote reaching as high as 27C, according to the Met Office, which would also make it the warmest day that we have had so far this year. READ MORE: How much first-time buyers need to save for a deposit on a house in Greater Manchester Those who are lucky enough to have Friday off work, or people who are able to work outdoors, can expect sunshine from as early as 7am with temperatures starting off at 18C.

Moving into the mid morning, the weather will begin to heat up reaching around 22C at 10am. The hottest part of the day will be during the afternoon, between 1pm and 4pm, where there is expected to be little to no clouds and bright, glorious sunshine.