TEMPERATURES are forecast to build this week as heatwaves are predicted for many regions across the UK.

The Met Office has said the heat will build through the week, likely peaking on Friday and Saturday due to the influence of “high pressure”.

However, temperatures are not expected to be as extreme as those experienced in July when new national records were set.

In Wirral, the weather is set to remain dry throughout the weekend with maximum temperatures reaching 29C on Friday and Saturday.

Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Tony Wardle said: “Heatwave criteria look likely to be met for large areas of the UK later this week, with the hottest areas expected in central and southern England and Wales on Friday and Saturday.

“Temperatures could peak at 35C, or even an isolated 36C on Saturday.

“Elsewhere will see temperatures widely into the high 20s and low 30s Celsius later this week as temperatures build day-on-day through the week due to an area of high pressure extending over much of the UK.

“Coupled with the high daytime temperatures will be continued warm nights, with the mercury expected to drop to only around low 20s Celsius for some areas in the south.”