A level 3 hot weather warning alert has been issued in the East of England as Cambridgeshire is set to scorch at 36C this week during a three-day heat wave.

Cambs Times: Heat graph in Cambridgeshire. Picture: WXCharts.comHeat graph in Cambridgeshire. Picture: WXCharts.com (Image: Archant)

Make sure you've got your sun cream as sizzling high temperatures will hit the region this Thursday (July 25) - making it hotter than Ibiza and Athens.

The Met Office has declared a Hot Weather Alert Level 3 until Friday, July 26 with a 90 per cent chance people in Cambridgeshire may suffer health effects due to the heat.

Val Thomas, consultant in public health at Cambridgeshire County Council, said: "While hot weather is enjoyable for most people, for some it is challenging.

Cambs Times: The UK-wide heat graph for Thursday, July 25. Picture: WXCharts.comThe UK-wide heat graph for Thursday, July 25. Picture: WXCharts.com (Image: Archant)

"As the heat wave arrives in Cambridgeshire, we're asking people be alert and look out for those at risk from high temperatures.

"If you see someone feeling dizzy, weak, anxious or have intense thirst and headache, move them to a cool place as soon as possible and give them some water or juice to rehydrate

"If their symptoms continue, seek further medical advice from your pharmacist or doctor."

Cambs Times: March, Wisbech and Ely are set to sizzle in 36C heat on Thursday, July 25. Picture: Met OfficeMarch, Wisbech and Ely are set to sizzle in 36C heat on Thursday, July 25. Picture: Met Office (Image: Archant)

March, Wisbech and Ely are set to experience the 36C heat - the heat wave spreads out into Chatteris, Doddington, Littleport and Soham.

BBC Weather has also warned people to brace for the "record-breaking temperatures" this week as high pressure from Northern African air heads to the UK.

Although Thursday is set to sizzle, the Met Office has warned of a "risk of showers or thunderstorms" as we move into the weekend.

Cambs Times: Yellow thunderstorm warnings are in place in Cambridgeshire. Picture: Met OfficeYellow thunderstorm warnings are in place in Cambridgeshire. Picture: Met Office (Image: Archant)

They said Thursday to Saturday will "remain hot and humid with a risk of showers or thunderstorms.

"There is some uncertainty for Saturday with further thundery showers possible, but sunshine is also likely."

Paul Gundersen, chief meteorologist, said: "The UK will experience another pulse of high temperatures this week, with the possibility of records being broken for not only July but also all-time records.

"As well as high temperatures during the day, overnight temperatures will also be notably warm and could also break records.

"Conditions will feel much more comfortable for all by the time we get to Friday."

A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for the beginning of the week leading up to Thursday's sizzling temperatures.

The Met Office said: "Scattered thunderstorms moving north tonight and early Wednesday could lead to some power cuts and travel delays."

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