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People in Lincoln were basking in the sun in local parks and in the city centre on what is the hottest day of the year so far.
The Met Office said temperatures hit as high as 31℃ at Heathrow Airport earlier on Wednesday and were predicted to reach around 33°C in parts of the UK this afternoon. Lincoln only saw 29℃ today.
Enjoying the sun in the park. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Lincoln continued to enjoy plenty of sun with people seen relaxing in locations including Boultham Park and The Arboretum, although parks on the whole seemed rather quiet.
It is officially the warmest day of the year so far across the UK 🌡️ ☀️.
Temperatures have reached 31.0°C at Heathrow Airport and will continue to climb during the coming hours …#UKHeatwave #hot #summer pic.twitter.com/PtyuluHMUn
— Met Office (@metoffice) June 24, 2020
Relaxing on the High Street. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
The Bailgate area of Lincoln was also seen to be quiet with shops saying it was busier last week.
However, there were still queues in the city centre outside shops including Primark.
Primark still had queues on Wednesday, June 24. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Chilling under a tree in the Arboretum. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Look at this squirrel go! Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Sunbathing in the park. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Out enjoying the sun on Lincoln High Street. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
The sunny Cornhill area of Lincoln. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Lincoln High Street in the sun. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
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