“Heatwaves are the new normal”
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I keep seeing news articles suggesting heatwaves are the new normal (I hate that phrase), and that British infrastructure can’t cope in the heatwaves we are having as it wasn’t designed for such deadly heat.
Since when was two days of decent weather in Summer considered a heatwave?
In the West Mids it hit highs of about 25°C, in West Wales it was roughly 20°C, yet there was advice poured out on how to cope in the heat
Since when was two days of decent weather in Summer considered a heatwave?
In the West Mids it hit highs of about 25°C, in West Wales it was roughly 20°C, yet there was advice poured out on how to cope in the heat
Red9zero said:
I used to live in South West France back in 2001. It hit 40°C on the day of a trial rugby game to play for the local professional side, not a cloud in the sky. I forgot my sun cream and earned the nickname “le homard” as I was so severely burned 
I ended up sleeping in a cold bath as I was in so much pain BabySharkDooDooDooDooDooDoo said:
I keep seeing news articles suggesting heatwaves are the new normal (I hate that phrase), and that British infrastructure can’t cope in the heatwaves we are having as it wasn’t designed for such deadly heat.
Since when was two days of decent weather in Summer considered a heatwave?
In the West Mids it hit highs of about 25°C, in West Wales it was roughly 20°C, yet there was advice poured out on how to cope in the heat
It hit 32°C in the south east (more in London I believe) and was hot for several days. And it’s not even summer yet.Since when was two days of decent weather in Summer considered a heatwave?
In the West Mids it hit highs of about 25°C, in West Wales it was roughly 20°C, yet there was advice poured out on how to cope in the heat
BabySharkDooDooDooDooDooDoo said:
I keep seeing news articles suggesting heatwaves are the new normal (I hate that phrase), and that British infrastructure can’t cope in the heatwaves we are having as it wasn’t designed for such deadly heat.
Since when was two days of decent weather in Summer considered a heatwave?
In the West Mids it hit highs of about 25°C, in West Wales it was roughly 20°C, yet there was advice poured out on how to cope in the heat
One day when it felt too hot (Friday) and apocalyptic headlines follow.Since when was two days of decent weather in Summer considered a heatwave?
In the West Mids it hit highs of about 25°C, in West Wales it was roughly 20°C, yet there was advice poured out on how to cope in the heat
Yes it was a little warm for that one day, but now it is going to go back to the usual British summer weather for the next week or so.
The reality of global warming for Britain is likely to be a damp squib for the doomsters. It will be a bit hotter and we may have some more days in summer when it gets a bit too hot. We should also be able to make more wine.
BoRED S2upid said:
This country is a joke. 25 is seen as a heatwave it’s cold today! 30 is near death. FFS get a grip 40+ and let’s start taking about the heat.
For the UK I would guess that many people would consider anything about 20-27C would be pleasant and enjoyable. About and above 28-ish seems to be getting a bit unconfortable for many (subject to humidy, wind speed etc).BabySharkDooDooDooDooDooDoo said:
I keep seeing news articles suggesting heatwaves are the new normal (I hate that phrase), and that British infrastructure can’t cope in the heatwaves we are having as it wasn’t designed for such deadly heat.
Since when was two days of decent weather in Summer considered a heatwave?
In the West Mids it hit highs of about 25°C, in West Wales it was roughly 20°C, yet there was advice poured out on how to cope in the heat
Seems heatwave is defined as Since when was two days of decent weather in Summer considered a heatwave?
In the West Mids it hit highs of about 25°C, in West Wales it was roughly 20°C, yet there was advice poured out on how to cope in the heat
“ A UK heatwave threshold is met when a location records a period of at least three consecutive days with daily maximum temperatures meeting or exceeding the heatwave temperature threshold. The threshold varies by UK county. ”
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/learn-about/w...
BoRED S2upid said:
This country is a joke. 25 is seen as a heatwave it’s cold today! 30 is near death. FFS get a grip 40+ and let’s start taking about the heat.
Point is it might sell a few dozen more newspapers so they will make a mountain out of it. Plus we can all go around calling it 'Climate Change' or some other b
ks.BoRED S2upid said:
This country is a joke. 25 is seen as a heatwave it’s cold today! 30 is near death. FFS get a grip 40+ and let’s start taking about the heat.
It’s heat relative to the expected conditions at that time of year. Obviously in Australia in summer this wouldn’t be classed as a heatwave for them. but in the U.K. in june it might be.
El stovey said:
BoRED S2upid said:
This country is a joke. 25 is seen as a heatwave it’s cold today! 30 is near death. FFS get a grip 40+ and let’s start taking about the heat.
It’s heat relative to the expected conditions at that time of year. Obviously in Australia in summer this wouldn’t be classed as a heatwave for them. but in the U.K. in june it might be.
El stovey said:
It’s heat relative to the expected conditions at that time of year.
Obviously in Australia in summer this wouldn’t be classed as a heatwave for them. but in the U.K. in june it might be.
Yes it’s terrible we must crack down on climate change before it’s too late !!!!!Obviously in Australia in summer this wouldn’t be classed as a heatwave for them. but in the U.K. in june it might be.
Ivan stewart said:
El stovey said:
It’s heat relative to the expected conditions at that time of year.
Obviously in Australia in summer this wouldn’t be classed as a heatwave for them. but in the U.K. in june it might be.
Yes it’s terrible we must crack down on climate change before it’s too late !!!!!Obviously in Australia in summer this wouldn’t be classed as a heatwave for them. but in the U.K. in june it might be.
Perhaps you’re suggesting the definitions of heatwave in the U.K. have been created to boost climate change propaganda or something?
El stovey said:
Whether it’s caused by climate change or Boris or immigration or whatever doesn’t matter I’m just explaining why temperatures in parts of the U.K. are classified as a heatwave well before it’s “40+”
Perhaps you’re suggesting the definitions of heatwave in the U.K. have been created to boost climate change propaganda or something?
Possibly!! Perhaps you’re suggesting the definitions of heatwave in the U.K. have been created to boost climate change propaganda or something?
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