Temperatures to remain high in Peterborough but a day of thunderstorms on the horizon - full week-long forecast
The city has already experienced three heatwaves this year
Temperatures in Peterborough are expected to remain high over the coming days, but the city could be hit by thunderstorms
This week the city basked in its third heatwave of the year, with temperatures hitting 32C.
Peterborough remains under an amber UKSA alert for extreme heat, which will expire at 9pm on Sunday, July 12.
Temperatures are expected to remain in the high 20s over the weekend and into next week, with the possibility of thunderstorms during the latter part of the week.
The Met Office’s Deputy Chief Forecaster Tom Crabtree said: “Many people will understandably want to know how long the current heatwave is likely to last.
“While temperatures are expected to ease across southeast England through the weekend and into next week, it won't be a straightforward end to the warm weather.
“High pressure is expected to remain in charge through much of next week, but it will gradually migrate northwards.
“This means that an easterly wind will become established in the south, and the focus for the hottest conditions will migrate towards the southwest.
“As a result, some places that have seen the highest temperatures during recent weeks will begin to cool.
“It will however, remain very warm – especially in the southwest – and heatwave thresholds may continue to be met in places.
“The overall signal is for continued fine, dry and very warm weather at times for many parts of the UK into next week.
"There is however a chance of thunderstorms spreading into parts of the south and southwest.”
Full week-long forecast for Peterborough
Below is a full, week-long forecast for Peterborough, using data provided by BBC Weather.
Friday, July 10
Highs of 32C and lows of 15C. Sunny and light winds.
Saturday, July 11
Highs of 31C and lows of 16C. Sunny and a moderate breeze.
Sunday, July 12
Highs of 25C and lows of 12C. Sunny and a moderate breeze.
Monday, July 13
Highs of 24C and lows of 15C. Sunny intervals and a moderate breeze.
Tuesday, July 14
Highs of 25C and lows of 15C. Sunny intervals and a moderate breeze.
Wednesday, July 15
Highs of 27C and lows of 15C. Sunny intervals and a moderate breeze.
Thursday, July 16
Highs of 28C and lows of 15C. Light rain showers and a gentle breeze.
Friday, July 17
Highs of 28C and lows of 15C. Thundery showers and a gentle breeze.