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.

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It wasn't crammed with people at Sandhaven Beach, but a fair few still enjoyed a scorching June day. Picture by Frank Reid. Photo: Shields Gazette

. Phew! What a scorcher!
The people of South Shields enjoyed the hottest day of the year so far. Picture by Frank Reid. Photo: Shields Gazette

. Family day out
It was a wonderful day to take the kids out. Picture by Frank Reid. Photo: Shields Gazette

. Plenty of space at Sandhaven
There was no issue with social distancing on the beach. Picture by Frank Reid. Photo: Shields Gazette

. Decent trade for local businesses
It's never too hot for fish and chips. Picture by Frank Reid. Photo: Shields Gazette

13. Let's hope this weather keeps up
More of the same tomorrow please. Picture by Frank Reid. Photo: Shields Gazette