Hot weather warning extended by FIVE days as heatwave continues
On Wednesday evening the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) extended the yellow health alert to remain in place until 6pm on August 18.
Initially, an amber alert was in place until 6pm on Wednesday.
The hot weather has peaked, with highs of 30C recorded in King's Lynn on August 13.
Forecasters have said that the consecutive days of high temperatures have seen the UK hit its fourth heatwave of the summer.
The weather will cool slightly during the remainder of the yellow heat alert, with the BBC forecasting highs of 28C on Thursday in Downham Market, King's Lynn and Thetford, before dropping to 27C on Friday.
READ MORE: Hot weather warning upgraded as Norfolk braces for scorching temperatures
The weekend will be cooler, with Downham Market expected to be the hottest area in the county.
Saturday will reach highs of 23C, 24C on Sunday and 24C on Monday.
The warning has been in place since 6pm on August 13.
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