Temperatures continue to climb during third heatwave of the yearpublished at 06:35 BST
Jennifer Bartram
Senior weather presenter
Temperatures are expected to reach 35C (95F) today as the current heatwave spreads further north and west across the UK.
The year’s third heatwave, which began earlier this week, is not expected to break new temperature records, but the longevity of the heat will make it feel remarkable.
The heatwave could be one of the longest lasting since the infamous heatwave of 1976. During it, England in particular saw multiple locations record 13 to 16 consecutive days above 30C.
On Wednesday, temperatures peaked at 33.8C at Heathrow Airport in the strong July sunshine with Wales recording 31.2C at Cardiff Bute Park, Scotland seeing 29C at Aboyne and 27.1C at Helen’s Bay in Northern Ireland.
Amber heat health alerts are in place across parts the Midlands, eastern and southern England until 12 July, with yellow heat health alerts are also in force across northern England for the same period.
Stay with us as we bring you the latest updates and advice on the hot weather throughout the day.
