Warnings are in place for Bolton which is set for extreme weather conditions from Monday, with the Met Office issuing its first ever red warning as temperatures are set to rise to above 30 degrees.

The red alert is in place for Monday and Tuesday as the Met Office warned of a “potentially very serious situation”.

On Monday, July 18, it is set to be 31 degrees in Bolton according to the Met Office, with temperatures gradually rising throughout the day until it hits the peak of 31 degrees at 7pm.

However, the heat is set to rise even higher on Tuesday, July 19 as the town sees sweltering peaks of 34 degrees.

The lowest temperature on the day will be 23 degrees at 4am, before the heat peaks in the afternoon.

The Bolton News: This is how the weather will look across the UK. Credit to Met OfficeThis is how the weather will look across the UK. Credit to Met Office

Bolton Council’s Executive Cabinet Member for Wellbeing, Cllr Sue Baines, said: “High temperatures can pose a real risk to health, especially for older residents and anyone with a long-term heath problem.

“I encourage everyone to read the advice on staying cool and to keep an eye on friends, relatives and neighbours who may need some help to stay safe this summer.”

The fire service are also issuing the same message, asking residents to stay away from open water and to not light fires on the moorlands.

Craig Cubbis, Watch Manager for Bolton North Fire Station said: "We want to spread the same message as every year.

"Don't be tempted to swim in open water as although the surface level may be warm under the water is colder.

"We also advise that people don't light disposable BBQs or naked flames in the moorlands.

"We often go into schools and talk about the risks of open water swimming, so school children are aware.

"There are signs up at reservoirs showing the risks."

Cllr Andy Morgan, Chair of Bolton’s Locality Board said: “I would ask everyone to look out for each other especially the most vulnerable in our town such as our senior citizens with underlying health conditions and those that live alone.

"We should all drink plenty of fluids, dress appropriately, use suntan lotion when outside and ensure that our homes are well ventilated, remembering that sometimes it may be cooler sat outside in the shade enjoying the breeze than inside. 

"By taking the appropriate precautions we should all be able to enjoy the weather safely like most other countries around the world do that experience this level of heat on a more regular basis.”

Vulnerable people are most at risk in this heat due to floor temperatures and not having a home to shade in during the day.

Homeless Aid UK are appealing for people to give water to the homeless and their pets.

Whilst Bolton Council have triggered severe weather emergency accommodation for the vulnerable.

Billa Ahmed, Co-founder of Homeless Aid UK, said: "We have just got a large donation of water and we have been distributing it to different charities and organisations across Bolton and around the North West because we know how important it is to keep homeless people and their pets hydrated.

"Severe Weather Emergency Accommodation has been triggered in Bolton, the council have opened up a shelter so anybody who is homeless can go there.

"All they have to do is ring up the council on the housing team or they can call us.

"Our street kitchens will also be running and we will have extra water to help those in need."