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:
5. Summer sunshine
Pictured - Lifeguards out on duty on Southsea Seafront Photos by Alex Shute | The News Photo: Alex Shute
6. Summer sunshine
Pictured - Canoe Lake Photos by Alex Shute | The News Photo: Alex Shute
7. Summer sunshine
Pictured - Lots of people enjoying the sunshine at the beach Photos by Alex Shute | The News Photo: Alex Shute
8. Summer sunshine
Pictured - Nicky, Keith and Bebe the dog from Burnham of Sea Photos by Alex Shute | The News Photo: Alex Shute