UK heatwave spreads further north and west as temperatures continue to climb

UK heatwave spreads further north and west as temperatures continue to climbImage source, Anadolu via Getty ImagesByJennifer BartramBBC WeatherPublished2 minutes agoTemperatures are expected to reach 35C (95F) on Thursday 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.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 29.0C at Aboyne and 27.1C at Helen's Bay in Northern Ireland.From Thursday and Friday more areas are likely to see temperatures climb up to the high 20s or low 30s. Image caption, Above-average heat across much of the country on Thursday is set to spread westwards and northwardsHow hot will it get?The highest temperatures of this heatwave are expected on Thursday and Friday.High pressure across the UK will keep conditions dry and settled for most over the next two days, allowing the heat to build extensively. However, temperatures are not expected to reach those recorded in June's heatwave, where a provisional 37.7C was recorded in Lingwood, Norfolk. This time, maximum daily temperatures will reach 34C across parts of London and Cambridgeshire on Thursday, with some areas maybe reaching 35C. Image source, BBC WeatherImage caption, Temperatures on Thursday will be 34C across southern and eastern England, with some areas reaching 35C. By Friday, the area of high pressure will shift further northwards, allowing the heat to spread further north and west into parts of southern Wales and the Midlands, with temperatures in the low to mid 30s. At the same time, a developing easterly breeze will bring slightly cooler conditions to more eastern areas. For Northern Ireland and Scotland, temperatures are expected to reach the mid 20s Celsius by Friday.Amber he...