This year's third heatwave is one of the longest lasting heatwaves since the infamous year of 1976.

Temperatures 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. Above-average heat across much of the country on Thursday is set to spread westwards and northwards 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.