Our photographers headed out to take these photographs from across the region.
5. Temperatures
Temperatures are expected to remain high for the rest of the week.
6. Stay safe
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for extreme heat covering four days from Thursday to Sunday across England and Wales. Cities including Leeds, Wakefield, Doncaster, Sheffield and the surrounding areas are affected.
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Photographers Simon Hulme, James Hardisty and Richard Ponter headed out to take these photographs of Yorkshire in the sun.
8. Cooling down
Laila Cools off in the afternoon sunshine at Scarborough South Bay Beach. Photo: Richard Ponter