The last record breaking heatwave in the UK was in 2019 when the temperature reached 38.7C.
Today (July 19), a temperature of 41C was recorded at Heathrow Airport at 12.50pm, which has beaten the previous record by 2.3C.
Today temperatures in Yorkshire vary between 39C (Leeds) and 40C (York and Doncaster).
Here is a collection of stunning photos of the region indulging in the 2019 heatwave, taken by Yorkshire Post photographer, James Hardisty.
Today temperatures in Yorkshire vary between 39C (Leeds) and 40C (York and Doncaster).