Thermometers were above 30C for much of the day in Sunderland, with temperatures already in the high 20s before 9am – and it looks like we are in for a warm night too.
But while some hid in the shade, others were out to make the most of the sunshine.
1. High temperatures at Roker Beach. Helen Hill, Yvonne Dow, Gordon Hill and Peter Dow.
High temperatures at Roker Beach. Helen Hill, Yvonne Dow, Gordon Hill and Peter Dow. Photo: Stu Norton
2. High temperatures at Roker Beach. Irene Brown and Miriam Bates.
High temperatures at Roker Beach. Irene Brown and Miriam Bates. Photo: Stu Norton
3. High temperatures at Roker Beach. James Hollows, 3.
High temperatures at Roker Beach. James Hollows, 3. Photo: Stu Norton
4. High temperatures at Roker Beach. Steph Hunter with daughter Esther Black, 1 and sister Lauren Hunter.
High temperatures at Roker Beach. Steph Hunter with daughter Esther Black, 1 and sister Lauren Hunter. Photo: Stu Norton
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