Sun here to stay for a few more days
Last updated 11:37, Monday, 12 May 2008
TEMPERATURES in Cumbria reached 24.5C yesterday as the county bathed in sunshine.
Relax: Sophie Rowley and friend Katie Allison, both 16, in Bitts Park, Carlisle
The Met Office named Keswick as the warmest place.
The maximum in Carlisle was 23.4C while it was a little cooler on the coast, reaching 21.3C at St Bees.
A Met Office spokesman said: “Those figures are above average for the time of year but not record breaking.”
Similar temperatures were expected today.
The sunshine should continue until Thursday at least but it will be cooler from tomorrow onwards with maximums of 18C or 19C.
Showery rain is expected towards the end of the week.
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