Pictures of the day: Take a look at how some locals are cooling down

What did you get up to in the sun?

Author: Emma DicksonPublished 19th Jul 2021
Last updated 19th Jul 2021

The Met Office has issued its first ever Amber Extreme Heat Warning as large areas of the UK will continue to see hot conditions this week.

As temperatures continue to soar, locals are finding quirky ways to battle the heat and cool down. We've seen everything from paddle boarding to doggy dips in the sea.

The Met Office has shared that they expect the high temperatures across the country to dip slightly from Wednesday. And it looks like our listeners have been making the most of the sunshine before it disappears soon.

Check out some of our favourite snaps 👇

In this heat the best mode of transport is giant swan right?

Fancy a dip in Donaghadee?

Kyle Tourish and Aine Ward from Donegal visit the new ferris wheel in Belfast's Botanic Gardens

Jackeline Robinson and Rab Craig with dog Bonny stop by Helens Bay Beach

3 year-old AJ from Bangor collecting rubbish left on the beach over the weekend. He's already picked up another 2 bags, and he got in touch to remind everyone to take their waste and belongings home with them.

Locals enjoying the sun on Newcastle Beach, Co. Down

Peter, Sam and Rhea Marshall take to the water at Helen's Bay on their paddle board

Jack Tyrrell from Bangor, Brad Stephenson from Newtownards Rory McCullough from Belfast and Patrick Smyth from Belfast show off their best James Bond impressions

Kazie and Kaarra Hogan from Dublin in Botanic Gardens enjoy a tasty treat

Marbella or Seapark?

People walk along Spelga time in the Mourne Mountains, which is low due to lack of rainfall

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