Parts of Cambridgeshire are bracing themselves for the hottest day of the year, with temperatures set to soar to a sweltering 33C. 

The scorching forecast has triggered a 48-hour heat warning which came into effect at 9am on Sunday (August 11) and ends at 9am on Tuesday (August 13). 

Issued by the UK Health and Security Agency, the amber alert means the weather could have 'significant' impacts on health and the social care sector. 

The alert says: "Observed increase in mortality across the population likely, particularly in the 65+ age group or those with health conditions, but impacts may also be seen in younger age groups."

It adds: "Increased demand for remote healthcare services likely. Internal temperatures in care settings (hospitals and care homes) may exceed recommended threshold for clinical risk assessment.

"Impact on ability of services to be delivered due to heat effects on workforce possible and many indoor environments likely to be overheating, leading to increased risk to vulnerable people living independently in the community as well as in care settings."

The Met Office forecast for Cambridgeshire shows Ely, Huntingdon and Peterborough could see temperatures soar to as high as 33C today before turning slightly cooler with highs of 22C on Wednesday. 

Find a full weather report for next week in Huntingdon, Ely, Wisbech, the Fens and Peterborough below:

Huntingdon

Monday, August 12 – Highs of 33, lows of 14, sunny and a gentle breeze

Tuesday, August 13 – Highs of 27, lows of 15, sunny and a gentle breeze

Wednesday, August 13 - Highs of 23, lows of 11, light rain showers and light winds

Ely

Monday, August 12 – Highs of 33, lows of 14, sunny and a moderate breeze

Tuesday, August 13 – Highs of 27, lows of 15, sunny and a gentle breeze

Wednesday, August 13 - Highs of 22, lows of 12, light clouds and light winds

Wisbech

Monday, August 12 – Highs of 33, lows of 14, sunny and a moderate breeze

Tuesday, August 13 – Highs of 25, lows of 16, sunny and a moderate breeze

Wednesday, August 13 - Highs of 21, lows of 11, light cloud and a gentle breeze

The Fens

Monday, August 12 – Highs of 33, lows of 14, sunny and a moderate breeze

Tuesday, August 13 – Highs of 27, lows of 15, sunny and a gentle breeze

Wednesday, August 13 - Highs of 22, lows of 12, light cloud and light winds

Peterborough

Monday, August 12 – Highs of 33, lows of 14, sunny and a moderate breeze

Tuesday, August 13 – Highs of 27, lows of 15, sunny and a gentle breeze

Wednesday, August 13 - Highs of 22, lows of 12, light rain and light winds