Temperatures hit 29 degrees on Wednesday (July 9), attracting many people to Southsea in search of some summer fun and a seaside breeze. The sunshine is expected to continue into the weekend across Hampshire, with highs of 30 degrees inland over the next few days with coastal areas seeing temperatures of up to 27 degrees.
A yellow heat health warning remains in place until July 15 when temperatures are expected to cool again once more.
Photographer Alex Shute captured these summer scenes in Southsea:
1. Summer sunshine
Pictured - Families enjoying the Swans on Canoe Lake Photos by Alex Shute | The News Photo: Alex Shute
2. Summer heatwave
Pictured - Lots of people enjoying the sunshine at the beach Photos by Alex Shute | The News Photo: Alex Shute
3. Summer sunshine
Pictured - Jasper, 3 enjoying his ice cream Photos by Alex Shute | The News Photo: Alex Shute
4. Summer sunshine
Pictured - The Clatworthy family from Drayton Photos by Alex Shute | The News Photo: Alex Shute