A heat-health alert has been extended as Norfolk's scorching weather is set to continue.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has put a yellow heat-health warning in place as of this morning, following an amber alert that was enforced on July 8 until today.
The new alert was put in place at 9am this morning and will last until 9pm on Wednesday (July 15).
It comes after Norfolk experienced the UK's hottest ever June day, with Lingwood reaching temperatures of 37.6C.
The Met Office has forecast that Thetford will hit 29C on Wednesday, while it will be 28C in King's Lynn and 26C in Norwich.
The alert means that significant impacts are possible across health and social care services due to the high temperatures, including a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions.
It also indicates that water‑related incidents may increase, including risks from cold‑water shock and drowning, as well as a likely increase in demand for health services.
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