A heatwave is set to hit the UK next week with authorities issuing a health alert in parts – but what is the outlook in East Lancashire?

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office have issued a Level two heat-health alert for the South West, East Midlands, West Midlands, North West and Yorkshire and the Humber regions.

The alert level is currently in place from 9am on Monday, July 11, until 9am on Friday 15, with warm weather forecast across the country throughout the course of next week.

Dr Agostinho Sousa, Head of Extreme Events and Health Protection at UKHSA, said: ”Heat-health alerts have now been issued to the majority of the country, with temperatures set to remain consistently high throughout the duration of next week.

“Most of us can enjoy the hot weather when it arrives, but it is important to keep yourself hydrated and to find shade where possible when UV rays are strongest, between 11am and 3pm.

“If you have vulnerable family, friends and neighbours, make sure they are aware of how they can keep themselves protected from the warm weather.”

The UK previously experienced a heatwave three weeks ago, with June 17 marking the hottest day of the year so far.

East Lancashire is set to see some fine weather next week with temperatures reaching highs of 26°C in parts.

The best weather is expected to hit on Monday and Tuesday.

It's even set to be hotter than Los Angeles, where temperatures are currently predicted to peak at 24°C.

Burnley, Hyndburn are set to see the best weather of the region, with temperatures peaking at 26°C next week.

Rossendale is not far behind with predicted highs of 25°C.

People in Blackburn with Darwen, Pendle and the Ribble Valley are set to see highs of 24°C.

Blackburn with Darwen’s day-by-day forecast

 

Saturday 9 July

Sunny intervals. Highs of 19°C and lows of 13°C.

Sunday 10 July

Cloudy changing to sunny by late morning. Highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C.

Monday 11 July

Fog changing to cloudy by late morning.

Highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C.

 Tuesday 12 July

Cloudy changing to clear by night. Highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C.

Wednesday 13 July

Sunny intervals. Highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C.

Thursday 14 July

Cloudy. Highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C.