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    Hitzewelle in Großbritannien: Briten werden aufgefordert, wegen der extremen Wetterwarnung von 39 °C „drinnen zu bleiben“.


    Hitzewelle in Großbritannien: Briten werden aufgefordert, wegen der extremen Wetterwarnung von 39 °C „drinnen zu bleiben“.

    https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/heatwave-uk-weather-forecast-live-updates-b3000169.html

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    1. SmallPromiseQueen on

      I’ve finally caved and got a portable air conditioner. It never used to be necessary but if it’s going to get into the 30s and almost into the 40s in summer moving forward it’s a non negotiable.

    2. Express-Doughnut-562 on

      As fast as I can see the Met Office aren’t telling people to ’stay indoors‘, they’re saying ’stay in the shade‘ and ‚try not to exercise when its really hot‘ as well as ‚don’t drown‘.

      It’s all very sensible.

    4. nerdyPagaman on

      I’ve bought air to air heat pumps.
      So air con in the summer. Heat in the winter.
      I’ve switched it on.
      It’s cost a small fortune but worth it.

    7. LamentableCroissant on

      While this may seem awful and exceptionally dangerous, with large swaths of the nation having their nature destroyed, just remind yourself of how this puts additional billions in the hands of the 6 guys who already have more billions than they could spend in a thousand lifetimes.

      Vote for Nige! We might be able to push it up to 45 in a few years!

    8. m-1975 on

      I’ve told my boss I am only going to drive in one direction to avoid the sun on my windscreen. I will drive back overnight.

    10. fgspq on

      For those who can’t afford or can’t install air conditioning I’ve recently purchased what is essentially a reflective foil-hdpe tarp for £25 to string up in front of my west-facing living room window (so from outside to in I have tarp-window-blinds). It reflects 70% of the incoming sunlight and definitely keeps it a few degrees cooler.

      Edit: cost

    11. r_0_w_b_0_t on

      Really looking forward to working today in a stockroom with no windows, AC, or airflow 😅

    12. Momo-Velia on

      Yeah tell that to the workers that have to work outdoors, there’s no legal upper limit for working in high temperatures so workplaces force us to stay out.

    13. Royal-Tea-3484 on

      They want us to suffer in our homes. It’s like an oven in older houses if you don’t have air conditioning.

    14. pajamakitten on

      And the thumbnail is a packed beach. Good advice but a lot of people think they know better. EDs across the country will be packed with people suffering heatstroke and with severe sun burn by tomorrow.

    15. Fortree_Lover on

      At least climate change will come along and wipe everyone out. All our squabbling will be for nothing. In millions of years the planet will be ruled by dolphin people or something.

    16. BG3restart on

      I’m in Norfolk where the hottest predicted temperature this week is 27 degrees. It’s 19 degrees today and absolutely perfect. Back home 35 degrees is predicted. It’s not like me to pick the best week to go away, so I’m feeling pretty pleased. No need to stay indoors here, thankfully.

    18. apfm141 on

      I wish I could stay at home and not have to travel into London for a 3 day training course…

    19. Pen_dragons_pizza on

      Guaranteed some nob head is going to tell me how gorgeous it is, whilst sat on a deck chair shirtless and get extreme burns

    20. Fartmatic on

      As an Australian who absolutely HATES heat and just read about a European heatwave, I’m typing this with my cold fingers and feel so sorry for you guys particularly who don’t have aircon. You can rug up against the cold and feel nice and snug (personally loving it here right now) but escaping the heat is fucking miserable.

    21. Inconmon on

      If you think the global warming we’re experiencing isn’t great, please remember that Reform UK is against renewable energies, against LTN and ULEZ, doesn’t understand basics like induced demand, is pro coal/oil, pro frakking, and embraces a climate change denial agenda (anything from co2 is actually good to scientists are trying to scam you).

    22. Dry_Yam_4597 on

      But will CEOs agree to it? I hear they ordered workers back on site some time ago. Will they order them to stay home?

    23. Tumphy on

      Sounds like the north of England (where I live and moan about our crap weather) is the place to be. It’s a fresh and pleasant 21 degrees this morning

    25. OmegaPoint6 on

      The humidity is also ridiculous at the moment, currently 23c in my garden with 80% humidity. Forecast is for it to stay above 45% all week even when the temperature forecast says 39c

    26. bob_nugget_the_3rd on

      Don’t worry, my had implemented steel toe boots, heavy cotton trousers and wagons with the whisp of cool air.

    27. SayNOtoChips on

      I’ll be head to toe in black leathers….

      Not for gimping stuff, it’s way too hot for that. But I have a motorbike that needs a good thrashing.

    28. windol1 on

      So we know the London temperature and other cities, so it’ll be about mid 30s for the rural areas.

    29. Mission_Injury9221 on

      Great. What legal means do we have to not be forced to go out and work in it?

    30. Mac4491 on

      We’re only expecting highs of 20 where I am, which is actually great and will feel tropical compared to normal, but I remember walking through Washington DC just over 10 years ago in 40C and it was absolute torture. I don’t think many Brits fully realise just how hot (and dangerous) these kinds of temperatures are.

    31. Efficient-Pop-302 on

      Yeah tell that to the people being dragged into the office by their employers under penalty of being fired.

    32. knittingkate on

      I went out for a run this morning (early to beat the heat) and saw kids heading to school in their blazers and trousers.

      Came back and saw them having their PE lesson in the blazing sun.

      We don’t take the heat seriously enough in this country.

    33. Dnnobro on

      UK houses are not suitable for this kinda weather. Don’t stay inside, go to a mall or something. Also, I’m planning to start an A/C firm here in the UK since it’s still not a thing here. Bullocks.

    34. DMGerrr on

      I thought it would be fun to find out how many days over 35°c and how many over 40°c there have been in the UK in the 40 years I’ve been around 

      Turns out there were 19 days over 35°c and only one in 2022 over 40°c. By my workings, there’s been an compounded 4.4% increase year on year of days over 35°c

      Not good…

      Edit: just to make the point clearer:

      35°C+ days: 

      Average per year
      1989–1998
      3 days,
      0.30/year

      1999–2008
      4 days,
      0.40/year

      2009–2018
      2 days,
      0.20/year

      2019–2026 so far
      10 days (!!!)
      1.25/year

      Yes, in 2019-2026 the frequency of 35°c+ days has increased by over four times the frequency during 2009-2018. We are fucked.

    35. baron-von-stink-toes on

      Stay indoors ? What about us people that have to go to work ? Also part of that job involves being outside for lengths of time ? Funnily enough I don’t think my employer will take notice of a warning to stay inside .

    36. Accomplished-Pen-69 on

      A good idea to keep cool is a very, very, very slow walk around a super market if they have decent aircon you could be good for an hour or three if they have a Cafe. Simpsons style 😎

    37. RetroRocker on

      We *need* a fundamental change in the infrastructure of this country to deal with these types of weather conditions moving forward.

      This isn’t some sort of freak thing, this is happening EVERY YEAR. It’s not going to ‚go back to normal‘, this is the effect of climate change. *This is the new normal now*.

      If we don’t accept that and deal with it, we’ll continue to suffer.

    38. Rootayable on

      Still gonna see lad blokes bowling it around with their tops off holding a tin of Stella.

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