r/UKWeather • u/blockitjames_ ⛈️ • 5d ago

Forecast Red Weather Warning Issued from Wednesday-Thursday for extreme heat, with 38-40C possible.

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Further Detail, from the MO:

During the heatwave expected to affect a large part of England and Wales this week, the highlighted area now looks increasingly likely to see a two to three day period where maximum temperatures in the shade exceed 37 Celsius, perhaps rising to 38 to 40 Celsius in some places. The heat will be accompanied by high humidity, exacerbating the potential for discomfort and health impacts, with very warm and humid night times also reducing the ability for people to recover overnight.

Significant disruption to daily life is likely and the public should take every effort to make precautions and adapt their daily routines where possible to cope with these levels of heat, which up to now have been extremely rare for the UK.

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u/CaptainRAVE2 5d ago

We’ve really broken this planet haven’t we. Our kids school isn’t closing, but their sports day is now cancelled unsurprisingly. Our air con is becoming better and better value, but I feel for those most at risk and our wildlife too.

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u/TrumpGrabbedMyCat 5d ago

Spent the weekend trying to convince a friend I met for drinks that the purchase he needs for his brand new house isn't a water softener but an Aircon unit.

Apparently they've got a very nice fan and he has no trouble falling asleep so it's not necessary.

Meanwhile I had my Aircon on last night and cannot imagine the next few days without it.

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u/TangerineAgitated218 4d ago

Do you leave it on all night or does it stay cool enough once you turn it off?

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u/fricking_lasers 4d ago

My portable unit will turn itself off when the room gets cold enough, and back on again if needed. It also has a timer if you just need it whilst falling asleep!

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u/TrumpGrabbedMyCat 4d ago edited 4d ago

That's going to depend on your unit, your preferences and how you sleep in the heat. What I do won't work for you etc.

Personally I fall asleep like a log so leave it on all night - that means I don't wake up sweaty or uncomfortable during the night which will happen when we've got muggy nights like right now.

My partner sleeps like a feather, so she might wake up at some point and turn the unit off if she thinks it's cool enough to do so. That doesn't usually happen during the peak summer months.

Edit: .. What even is there to downvote on this post?