Thermometers hit well over 20C today, with the good weather set to continue into Thursday, when it could hit 27C in some parts of the region.
However, there is already a warning we could see thunder as the weekend grows nearer, with a yellow weather warning issued for the North East on Friday.
Our photographer Frank Reid visited South Shields to grab these pictures on a glorious summer’s day.
5. Just ... relax
After all the stress of lockdown, relaxing on the beach looks good to us. Picture by Frank Reid. Photo: Shields Gazette
6. Spending money locally - just what South Tyneside needs
Let's hope seaside businesses come storming back. Picture by Frank Reid. Photo: Shields Gazette
7. Is there a better beach anywhere?
Sandhaven Beach. We're lucky to have it. Picture by Frank Reid. Photo: Shields Gazette
8. If you didn't know better, you'd think this was Spain
It was an unbeatable day at the beach in South Shields. Picture by Frank Reid. Photo: Shields Gazette