Norfolk is set for cooler weather this week after a period of record-breaking heat, but more sweltering conditions may be on the way.
The county experienced its hottest ever days for June and the hottest ever Royal Norfolk Show las week as temperatures reached nearly 40C.
A new June provisional record temperature of 37.7C was recorded in Lingwood on Friday, beating the 37.3C at Santon Downham on the same day.
The extreme heat saw more than 30 schools close entirely or shut early on Friday as well as roads melting and many shops closing.
The hot weather could be making a swift return, with forecasters eyeing consecutive days with temperatures above 30C.
Thetford will see two days of 31C weather on Monday and Tuesday next week.
Meanwhile, Downham Market will only drop below 30C on Monday and Saturday next week, with highs of 32C on Wednesday.
Elsewhere, Cromer will peak at around 24C on the north Norfolk coast, as will Sheringham.
Great Yarmouth will reach up to 25C on Tuesday and Wednesday next week, while Attleborough will see highs of 31C on Wednesday.
Norwich will be only slightly cooler, peaking at 30C, also next Wednesday.
Some weather models are suggesting a similar weather pattern to the record-breaking heatwave in June, with more extreme forecast temperatures of 35C.
The long-term forecast also suggests significant bursts of heat are still likely in July and August.
Red heat-health alerts had been issued throughout last week for Norfolk, while the Met Office signalled an amber warning for extreme heat.
This week, temperatures look to remain at a more comfortable 24C.
There may even be periods of rainfall, with some parts of the county forecast to see showers on Wednesday.
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