In pictures: Hottest day of the year in the south

13 August 2024

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People were quick to enjoy the water in Swanage
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An otter enjoyed an icy treat at Bournemouth Oceanarium
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It was the perfect weather for sunflowers in Gosport
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The waters were calm in Abingdon
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The yellow fields contrasted with the glorious blue sky in Wimborne
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There was as beautiful start to the day in Lambourn - this picture was taken at 05:47 BST
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It was a perfect day for a swim in Wolvercote
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Flo the dog enjoyed a paddle in Bournemouth, Dorset
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Are these rainclouds a sign of things to come in Woodstock?

The UK saw its hottest day of the year so far on Monday, with temperatures hitting 34.8C (95F) in Cambridge, according to the Met Office.

The higher temperatures were confined to central and southern England, and yellow heat health alerts are in place for millions of people.

Some places in the south, including Shoreham airport and the Southampton Oceanography Centre, recorded tropical nights on Sunday night - where the temperature does not drop below 20C overnight.

BBC Weather Watchers shared their snaps of the weather across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire and Dorset.

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UK sees hottest day of 2024 as temperatures hit 34.8C
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12 August