In pictures: The Welsh heatwave

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Image caption, Cerrigydrudion in Conwy

Amber extreme heat warnings are in place for parts of Wales until Sunday, as Cardiff may see temperatures exceeding 30C in the coming days.

The Met Office has also issued its highest alert for fire severity over the weekend, warning there is an "exceptional" risk of blazes spreading in many places due to the heat.

Meanwhile, keen photographers across Wales have seized the opportunity to take snaps in the sunshine.

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Image source, 大象传媒 Weather Watchers / Gwenda Williams

Image caption, Views of the hills from a bench in Mynydd Bodafon, Anglesey

Image source, 大象传媒 Weather Watchers / Jim the Poet

Image caption, Sunseekers taking a dip on a beach in Gower
Image caption, Paddle boarders enjoying a lake in Brecon

Image source, 大象传媒 Weather Watchers / Kirsty Louise

Image caption, A fountain and pond in Aberdare

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Image caption, Beachgoers basking in the Colwyn Bay sunshine

Image source, 大象传媒 Weather Watchers / Earlybird

Image caption, This lake in Haverfordwest looks as though it has seen fuller days

Image source, 大象传媒 Weather Watchers / Earlybird

Image caption, Boats moored in Milford Haven looking particularly picturesque in the sun
Image caption, A reservoir in Brecon appears sparse as the heat continues

Image source, 大象传媒 Weather Watchers / Bee W

Image caption, The reflection in the clear water of a bridge in Chepstow

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Image source, 大象传媒 Weather Watchers / Ripley

Image caption, The sun reflecting off the Mumbles sea

Image source, 大象传媒 Weather Watchers / Seashaw

Image caption, Kayakers taking the opportunity to head out to sea in Aberystwyth

Image source, 大象传媒 Weather Watchers / Ang

Image caption, A beautiful sunset over Llanbedrog, Gwynedd
Image caption, Paddleboarding on the Monmouth to Brecon canal near Abergavenny