The heatwave is set to continue into next week, with sunshine and temperatures above 24C forecast until Friday.
Along with the soaring temperatures, the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across large parts of the UK including Leeds. The warning says that whilst most areas will remain dry, there are risks of heavy rain and thunderstorms in some places in the afternoon.
While the warning is in place for Sunday, the current forecast shows another warm and day in Leeds with sunny intervals – and temperatures reaching as high as 29C. Here are 17 pictures from Leeds city centre in the sunshine today.
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Other popular suggestions were Bramley Park, Park Square in the city centre, the River Aire and Granary Wharf Photo: National World
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While the sunshine is welcomed by many, the Met Office has issued advice for staying safe in the heatwave Photo: National World
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The advice includes checking on family, friends and neighbours who may be at higher risk of becoming unwell, and if you are at higher risk, ask them to do the same for you Photo: National World
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Know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke and what to do if you or someone else has them and keep out of the sun at the hottest time of the day, between 11am and 3pm Photo: National World
