The UK remains in the grips of a country-wide heatwave11:47, 10 Jul 2026Updated 11:47, 10 Jul 2026The Met Office has warned that the UK could be hit with thunderstorms over the coming days as the country continues to be gripped by a baking heatwave.‌It comes as the whole of England has been hit with yellow and amber UKHSA heat-health alerts as temperatures are set to soar as high as 36C during the third heatwave of the year.‌High UV and pollen warnings have also been issued, with officials urging people to stay out of the sun at the hottest time, wear sun cream and stay hydrated.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterGreater Manchester is forecast to reach highs of 32C on Friday, 29C on Saturday, 27C on Sunday and Monday, 29C on Tuesday and 28C