It's going to be a humid start to the week in Greater Manchester with 'muggy' conditions bringing a mixture of 23C heat and rain. Heavy showers moving in from the Atlantic could lash parts of the region, forecasters say.
There's a 60 to 90 per cent chance of rain throughout Sunday morning and early afternoon, before it clears up around 3pm. Temperatures will reach 19C, the Met Office says.
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Monday look set to be drier and warmer, with temperatures hitting 21C. But there's the possibility of a few overnight showers into Tuesday, which is set to be warm and wet with showers throughout much of the day and highs of 23C.
In southern England forecasters are predicting 'tropical' conditions with 29C temperatures and the possibility of thunderstorms. Met Office forecaster Tom Morgan said: "The main theme over the coming days will be wet weather, in stark contrast to the rest of July.
"Many areas will be very warm and humid with plenty of cloud around, even overnight, with temperatures as high as 20C in the early hours, meaning uncomfortable evenings for sleeping are in store. The odd rumble of thunder may be heard in isolated areas, and it's going to be pretty muggy and humid, typical of conditions seen in tropical countries.
"Temperatures could climb as high as 29C during the day in southern areas, but it’s going to feel uncomfortable and clammy." Mr Morgan said 'moist' air will push in from the south-west in the Atlantic, where sea temperatures are above average.
Around 30 to 40mm of rain could fall over Monday and Tuesday in northern, central and western areas, but 'nothing too disruptive' and 'useful for farmers and gardeners'. Mr Morgan went on to say that it will be a 'week of two halves', with fresher and drier weather from Wednesday.
He added: "The rain will clear and a less messy picture will start to emerge, with conditions calmer and temperatures in the low 20s."
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