In Pictures: Record temperatures delight sunseekers
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As the UK recorded its hottest day ever for July, millions of people were left looking for effective ways to cool down.
While the current weather pattern driving hot air from the south will have delighted many sunseekers, there were warnings the sweltering temperatures could spark thundery downpours and flash flooding.
A yellow warning for thunderstorms was issued for most of England except the South West, and parts of Scotland from 3pm on Thursday until 4am on Friday.
The sun rises over Burton Dassett Hills in Southam, Warwickshire
Sunrise at St Mary’s Lighthouse in Whitley Bay
Summer weather July 25th 2019
Summer weather July 25th 2019
Summer weather July 25th 2019
A kayaker heads out from the beach in Dover (Gareth Fuller/PA)
Summer weather July 25th 2019
People punt under the Bridge of Sighs at St John’s College in Cambridge on the River Cam
A workman uses a high visibility vest to shelter from the sun in central Manchester
Summer weather July 25th 2019
Summer weather July 25th 2019
People play in the water at Hathersage Outdoor Swimming Pool in Derbyshire
People flocked to Broadstairs beach in Kent
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