Despite the autumn getting underway, the UK is experiencing a heatwave this week but how long will it last in Bolton?

The Met Office predicts temperatures on Wednesday, September 6 and Thursday, September 7 will reach 32C in some parts of the UK.

It’s also likely that the heatwave will continue into the weekend for England and Wales, but how much of the heatwave will Bolton see?

Met Office Chief Meteorologist Neil Armstrong said: “High pressure is situated to the southeast of the UK, which is bringing more settled conditions and temperatures well above average for the time of year. While the highest temperatures are expected in the south, heatwave conditions are likely across much of England and Wales especially, with parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland also likely to see some unseasonably high temperatures.  

“An active tropical cyclone season in the North Atlantic has helped to amplify the pattern across the North Atlantic, pushing the jet stream well to the north of the UK, allowing some very warm air to be drawn north. It’s a marked contrast to the much of meteorological summer when the UK was on the northern side of the jet stream with cooler air and more unsettled weather.” 

Let’s take a look at the current Met Office weather forecast for Bolton this week.

Bolton weather forecast as heatwave set to continue for much of England and Wales

Wednesday

On Wednesday, temperatures in Bolton are expected to reach 25C at around 4pm with locals feeling the heat throughout the day.

There is less than a 5% chance of rain but some clouds can be expected around 1-2pm.

Thursday

Boltonians should brace for even higher temperatures on Thursday with 27C expected at 4pm.

There will be more clouds on Thursday compared to Wednesday and up to 10% chance of rain.

Friday

Temperatures on Friday are set to be slightly cooler with the hottest being 24C at 4pm.

There will be sunny intervals and some clouds with a less than 5% chance of rain.

Saturday

On Saturday, temperatures in Bolton are expected to reach a maximum of 24C at 4pm.

It will be a sunny day but there is an up to 10% chance of precipitation.

Sunday

A maximum temperature of 25C is expected for Sunday at 4pm.

There will be sunny intervals and up to a 10% chance of rain.

Monday

Although sunny intervals are predicted for Monday in Bolton, it’s expected to be cloudy by late morning.

It’s not expected to be a cold day though with temperatures reaching 21C at 1pm.

Rain is likely at 4pm and 7pm with up to 60% chance.

Therefore, it seems the heatwave will last until Sunday.