Bumper temperatures have passed 40 degrees today as the county finds itself gripped in the middle of a red weather warning.
The Met Office alert was extended this morning to cover the whole of the county, with temperatures already reaching 40.8 on Hayling Island.
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1. Red heat alert
Hot Weather pictures in Southsea, Portsmouth on Wednesday 24th June 2026 Pictured: Andrew Thurgood and Sarah Cooper Picture: Habibur Rahman | Habibur Rahman
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2. Red heat alert
Hot Weather pictures in Southsea, Portsmouth on Wednesday 24th June 2026 Pictured: Helen Hills and Franchesca Bradbeer enjoying the sun on Southsea beach Picture: Habibur Rahman | Habibur Rahman
3. Red heat alert
Hot Weather pictures in Southsea, Portsmouth on Wednesday 24th June 2026 Pictured: Peter and Elaine Billows Picture: Habibur Rahman | Habibur Rahman
4. Red heat alert
Hot Weather pictures in Southsea, Portsmouth on Wednesday 24th June 2026 Pictured: Chloe Griffin, with Brooks 17 months, Freya 11 months with George 23 months and Cassandra Cusato Picture: Habibur Rahman | Habibur Rahman