Snapped: An exotic scene from Dorsetpublished at 16:07 British Summer Time 19 July 2016
Thanks to Rebecca Hopkins for sending this picture of a rather idyllic-looking Sandbanks in Dorset.
Image source, BBC Weather Watchers/Rebecca HopkinsSummary
Hottest day of the year so far recorded for England
Heat buckled a rail in North Yorkshire
UV levels 'high' with pollen levels 'very high' in some places
Weather warnings in place for thunderstorms on Tuesday night
Snapped: An exotic scene from Dorsetpublished at 16:07 British Summer Time 19 July 2016
Image source, BBC Weather Watchers/Rebecca HopkinsWeather: Warm, sticky evening in storepublished at 15:57 British Summer Time 19 July 2016
Temperatures are sizzling in Lancashire, and it's looking like another warm sticky night is in store.
Take a good long look at thispublished at 15:47 British Summer Time 19 July 2016
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End of twitter postMorning sunshine in Polzeathpublished at 15:39 British Summer Time 19 July 2016
Thanks to Brenpat for sharing this gorgeous pic of Polzeath in Cornwall this morning.
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Heat health warningpublished at 15:31 British Summer Time 19 July 2016
Public Health England, external is urging people to look out for elderly relatives and friends who may be susceptible to the high temperatures.
Dr Angie Bone, Head of Extreme Events at PHE said: "Much of the advice on beating the heat is common sense and for most people there’s nothing to really worry about.
"But for some people, such as older people, those with underlying health conditions and those with young children, summer heat can bring real health risks.
This summer we’re urging people to keep an eye on those at-risk and if you’re able, offer help to stay cool and hydrated."
Blooming in summertimepublished at 15:13 British Summer Time 19 July 2016
Summer blooms bask in warm sunshine in this picture taken in Mudeford, Dorset, by Emma.
Image source, BBC Weather Watchers/EmmaWatch: Dust devil in a spin at West Sussex farmpublished at 15:04 British Summer Time 19 July 2016
Farmer Tim Bargman has captured video pictures of a dust devil - hay being lifted into the air by a swirling wind - at Canfields Farm, Rudgwick in West Sussex.
Dust devils can occur anywhere there is warm air and a slight breeze, according to the BBC Weather Centre.
Media caption, West Sussex dust devil: Farm's hay sent into spin
The sun is shining in Cumbriapublished at 14:54 British Summer Time 19 July 2016
Blue sky and incredible views in the sun in Kirkby-in-Furness this morning.
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Chimp cools down with a lolly ice at Chester Zoopublished at 14:46 British Summer Time 19 July 2016
With temperatures hitting a whopping 31C in the region today, this chimp at Chester Zoo managed to keep cool whilst enjoying a lolly ice.
Image source, Chester ZooDesperate measures at Southportpublished at 14:39 British Summer Time 19 July 2016
Lancashire 204 & 333 v Durham 291 & 158-2
Durham may not be having too many difficulties at Southport, but BBC Radio Newcastle commentator Martin Emmerson has had to get inventive to keep all his technology in working order.
We're live from Southend-on-Seapublished at 14:37 British Summer Time 19 July 2016
Jack Warren
BBC Local LiveHello and good afternoon to you from the Sunshine Coast. I've ditched our Chelmsford newsroom to bring Essex Live to the seaside and report live from Southend.
You'd be hard pressed to find enough space to lay your towel though as thousands have flocked to the south Essex seaside town to enjoy the hottest day of the year.
Now where's my sun lotion... safety first and all that.
'Enjoying the hottest day of the year'published at 14:28 British Summer Time 19 July 2016
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End of twitter postCool cats in lollipop lick-a-thonpublished at 14:17 British Summer Time 19 July 2016
Gavin Bevis
BBC Local LiveExcept, urgh... it's TUNA FLAVOURED.
Media caption, They're really going for it
Bravo Nottingham. You beaut!published at 14:17 British Summer Time 19 July 2016
Verity Cowley
Presenter, BBC Radio Nottingham
What a great day for a school trippublished at 14:13 British Summer Time 19 July 2016
Richard Haugh
BBC NewsPupils from Westgate Primary School are on a geography school trip to Felixstowe, learning about how the town differs to Bury St Edmunds.
They've already been to the port, seen some beach huts and are now combing the sand to see what they can find.
Year three teacher Mr Marsh said: "Getting them out of the classroom makes learning come to life, and they retain things a lot more."
Your photos: Lunch in the gardenpublished at 14:08 British Summer Time 19 July 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveIt looks like Nicola Dawson is enjoying the nice weather in Syston... can I come over?
Image source, Nicola DawsonDust devil spotted in fieldpublished at 14:06 British Summer Time 19 July 2016
A farmer has captured video pictures of hay being lifted into the air by a swirling wind.
Tim Bargman shot the images of a dust devil at Canfields Farm, Rudgwick, West Sussex.
The BBC Weather Centre said they could occur anywhere there was warm air and a slight breeze.
Media caption, Farm's hay sent into spin
Hot stuff: How hot has England got?published at 13:59 British Summer Time 19 July 2016
Image source, BBC/Getty ImagesGiraffes having fun in the sunpublished at 13:51 British Summer Time 19 July 2016
Claire Cottingham
Live from Port LympneThe animals are designed to be out in the heat - so they're loving the #hottestdayoftheyear, external.
Here's Simon Jeffery, animal manager at Port Lympne wild animal park in Kent, explaining a bit more.
Media caption, Giraffes use their patches to regulate heat
My kind of skypublished at 13:47 British Summer Time 19 July 2016
Tom Brown
Sports reporter, BBC East Midlands Today
