Gwendolyn Posted July 15, 2022 Posted July 15, 2022 A red extreme heat warning has been issued by the Met Office for parts of England next week, meaning a risk to life is likely as temperatures could hit 40C (104F). It points to there being a danger to life, with the risk of illness not limited to vulnerable people. This highest warning, covering London and parts of central England, warns of widespread impacts to people's lives. The heatwave could cause disruption to travel and infrastructure. The red warning, which is in place on Monday and Tuesday, covers London and the Midlands and goes as far north as Manchester and York. It means substantial changes in working practices and daily routines will be required, the Met Office said As well as the red warning an amber warning remains in place across most of England. The weather at the start of next week is forecast to be warm across the UK but temperatures will be more like 30C in Scotland and Northern Ireland, rather than the high 30s predicted in parts of England and Wales. It is the first time a red heat warning has been issued, although the extreme heat warning system was only introduced in 2021. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62177458
flower moon Posted July 15, 2022 Posted July 15, 2022 40 degrees is so hot especially if its humid too not fun at all
Brando Posted July 15, 2022 Posted July 15, 2022 Previous UK-wide record is 38.5 degrees. So good luck to y'all
Rev8 Posted July 15, 2022 Posted July 15, 2022 Been happening every year in my country but that being the UK, can imagine how bad it is with the wetness of the air involved
handstomyseIf Posted July 15, 2022 Posted July 15, 2022 gonna be in a suit for a graduation on Tuesday... yelp
GlamSlam Posted July 15, 2022 Posted July 15, 2022 It was bad enough a few days ago, words can't describe how much I'm dreading this.
gustavothehuman Posted July 15, 2022 Posted July 15, 2022 I experienced 40 ºC temperatures while I was in Mexico and it's awful, good luck to y'all
XtianB Posted July 15, 2022 Posted July 15, 2022 The UK is not equipped for such temperatures. To this day in London a lot of places don’t have air conditioning, i’m talking cafes bars etc. Homes will most probably never have air conditioning given how rotting they are or how HUGE the rent is going to get if landlords install AC
C_Colstead Posted July 15, 2022 Posted July 15, 2022 It can be as hot as it likes here in the UK for me - providing there's a cool breeze (unlikely next week!). If it's even slightly humid, you're more than welcome to wake me up when winter comes. I hate it. The UK isn't equipped for instances like this.
POPTART Posted July 15, 2022 Posted July 15, 2022 40 degrees in houses without ACs I'm glad I'm on holidays next week
sugarysunflower Posted July 15, 2022 Posted July 15, 2022 It's the humidity as a result of the temperature, not as much the temperature itself that's the killer. Can't even breathe at night.
Antisocialites Posted July 15, 2022 Posted July 15, 2022 (edited) it's been 42-46 degrees here where I live in Spain this week Edited July 15, 2022 by Héloïse
byzantium Posted July 15, 2022 Posted July 15, 2022 Make sure to check in with people in your building. Especially those that live a line. Warm temperatures can become deadly really quick.
GlamSlam Posted July 15, 2022 Posted July 15, 2022 20 minutes ago, sugarysunflower said: It's the humidity as a result of the temperature, not as much the temperature itself that's the killer. Can't even breathe at night. I agree. Right now it's sunny, but not humid at all. In fact it's bearable and at least we can sleep. Next week is going to be horrendous (even with a fan on). I suggest refrigerating lots of water and freezing plenty of ice considering there's talk of a water shortage.
Stardom Posted July 15, 2022 Posted July 15, 2022 My local library has AC so I'm planning on spending at least 3 days there Anything above 25 is awful to me but 40??? Lord we're going to die
Star dance Posted July 15, 2022 Posted July 15, 2022 as someone who lives in a hot country which is suited for such climate the people are not leaving the inner spaces in those days. i hope the harm will be as tame as possible there
Jukebox Posted July 15, 2022 Posted July 15, 2022 Not me literally picking the best week to take off work by chance. An icon methinks
Brando Posted July 15, 2022 Posted July 15, 2022 16 minutes ago, hurricane326 said: 38.7 actually (101.7 F) in Cambridge on July 25, 2019 ye. that's what i meant. just rounded it up. either way, 40 is predicted for London and it will be brutal. people will literally die
Outlaws Posted July 15, 2022 Posted July 15, 2022 It was 42 here in Madrid yesterday and today above 40, and yeah that's not good. It's scary as ****
ATRL Moderator khalyan Posted July 15, 2022 ATRL Moderator Posted July 15, 2022 Y’all don’t have air conditioning?
Tropez Posted July 15, 2022 Posted July 15, 2022 5 minutes ago, hurricane326 said: Absolutely true - historically it's never been needed in Central/Northern Europe because it simply never gets as hot as it has been in recent years. Well climate change is real. head to Amazon, and buy yourself a cheap AC for the summer.
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