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.
9. Sun, fun ... and social distancing
Everyone had fun. But carefully. Picture by Frank Reid. Photo: Shields Gazette
10. Back here tomorrow?
Let's hope the summer will be like this from now on. Picture by Frank Reid. Photo: Shields Gazette
11. It wasn't easy to find a parking spot
The better the weather, the fewer the parking bays. Picture by Frank Reid. Photo: Shields Gazette
12. An amble by the sea on a beautiful day
Weather-wise, it doesn't get much better. Picture by Frank Reid. Photo: Shields Gazette