Heatwave set to bring hottest temperatures of the year to Blackpool and Fylde coast

Residents across Blackpool and the Fylde coast can expect a week of hot, sunny weather as a heatwave grips much of the UK, bringing temperatures significantly above seasonal norms.

After a settled and warm start to the week, conditions are forecast to become even hotter on Thursday with temperatures in Blackpool expected to climb into the high 20s and potentially exceed 30C inland across parts of the Fylde coast.

Forecasters say high pressure will dominate, delivering long spells of sunshine and increasingly humid conditions.

The heat forms part of a wider national weather pattern that has prompted warnings of extreme temperatures across England and Wales.

While coastal areas such as Blackpool are likely to avoid the most intense heat seen further south and east, residents are still being advised to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged exposure to the midday sun and check on vulnerable neighbours and relatives.

The Met Office forecast indicates that Friday will remain very warm, although temperatures are expected to begin easing gradually through the weekend.

Despite the predominantly dry outlook, there is an increasing chance of thunderstorms developing from late Thursday into Friday as hotter air becomes unstable.

Looking ahead to the weekend, conditions are expected to turn fresher with temperatures falling back closer to seasonal averages. Sunny spells should continue, but there will be a greater risk of showers and breezier conditions compared with the heatwave peak.

For now, however, Blackpool seafront, parks and beaches look set to enjoy several days of summer weather as the Fylde coast experiences its warmest spell of 2026 so far.