Hampshire sizzles under the sun as 'extreme' temperatures hit the South Coast

Hampshire sizzles under the sun

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.

We joined people at Southsea beach this morning before the worst of the heat.

Pictures: Habibur Rahman

5. Red heat alert

Hot Weather pictures in Southsea, Portsmouth on Wednesday 24th June 2026 Pictured: People enjoying the sun Picture: Habibur Rahman | Habibur Rahman

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6. Red heat alert

Hot Weather pictures in Southsea, Portsmouth on Wednesday 24th June 2026 Pictured: Charlie McNamara and Moriesha Woodhouse walking down Southsea Promenade Picture: Habibur Rahman | Habibur Rahman

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7. 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

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8. Red heat alert

Hot Weather pictures in Southsea, Portsmouth on Wednesday 24th June 2026 Pictured: People enjoying the sun Picture: Habibur Rahman | Habibur Rahman

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Hampshire sizzles under the sun as 'extreme' temperatures hit the South Coast - pictures