Could it really hit 38C in Peterborough on Thursday? Full forecast as Met Office issues amber warning
The amber warning will come into force at 9am on Thursday morning
The Met Office is warning that temperatures in parts of eastern England could hit 38C tomorrow (Thursday, August 13) as the fifth heatwave of the summer hits.
An amber heat warning issued for much of central and eastern England - including Peterborough - comes into force at 9am on Thursday morning (August 13).
The warning says that “very high” temperatures on Thursday will result in adverse health effects for the wider population, including sunburn or heat exhaustion.
It adds that some changes in working practices and daily routines will be required.
Other impacts include a rise in water-related incidents and delays to road and rail travel.
How hot could it get in Peterborough on Thursday?
According to the current Met Office forecast, Peterborough could experience highs of 35C on Thursday.
Temperatures look set to peak at around 3pm, but residents can expect the heat to remain well into the evening.
The city is predicted to experience a tropical night, where temperatures do not drop below 20C.
Such is the intensity of the heat forecast on Thursday, temperatures could remain as high as 31C at 8pm.