Readers say the lack of rain has led to the appearance of a "beach" in two sections of the lake. Geoff Jackson, a member of the Star's Camera Club on Facebook, shared this image. It follows weeks of high temperatures, which peaked at 31 degrees Celsius on July 23. The Met Office has issued amber alerts ahead of an upcoming heatwave, with temperatures forecast to reach of 31C on Wednesday and Thursday in St Helens. Taylor Park has been hit by low water levels (Image: Geoff Jackson via St Helens Star Camera Club)