Temperatures have reached record levels in Merseyside and across the country this week.
Large parts of the UK have been under red and amber weather warnings for extreme heat this week, putting pressure on rail networks, roads and other services. This period of extreme weather is set to come to an end from tomorrow when temperatures are expected to drop to 18 degrees and thunder is forecast.
By Thursday, the Met Office said temperatures in the North West will be nearer to the seasonal average for this time of year. But will there be another heatwave this summer? Here's everything you need to know.
