Heatwave Hits England: 102 Degrees at Noon

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The discussion revolves around a recent heatwave in England, with temperatures reaching 102 degrees Fahrenheit. Participants share their personal experiences with the heat, express concerns about humidity, and discuss the impact on their daily lives, including work and leisure activities. The conversation includes various locations and their respective temperatures, as well as humorous remarks about coping with the heat.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant reports a temperature of 102 degrees Fahrenheit at their location, noting that their plants are wilting.
  • Several participants request temperature information in metric units, leading to humorous exchanges about the metric system.
  • Another participant mentions a temperature of 32 degrees Celsius in Brussels, contrasting it with the reported temperature in England.
  • Some participants express enjoyment of the summer weather, while others lament having to work in less favorable conditions.
  • Concerns about humidity are raised, with one participant predicting it will increase over the week.
  • Discussions about air conditioning arise, with some participants sharing their struggles with heat intolerance and the need for cooling solutions.
  • Humorous comments about typical British weather preferences and coping mechanisms are shared, including references to food and clothing during summer.
  • One participant describes the challenges of working in a hospital environment where air conditioning is limited and windows cannot be opened fully.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of experiences and opinions regarding the heatwave, with some enjoying the warm weather while others find it uncomfortable. There is no consensus on the best way to cope with the heat, and multiple views on air conditioning and humidity persist.

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Participants mention varying temperatures across different locations, highlighting the subjective nature of comfort in hot weather. The discussion includes personal anecdotes that may not represent broader trends or scientific data.

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Individuals interested in weather patterns, personal experiences with heatwaves, and coping strategies for high temperatures may find this discussion relevant.

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The temperature hit 102 at 12 o/clock, (taken at my front door) my new plants are wilting, and (they), think it will be the same tomorrow.
 
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In Metric system please :)
 
Anttech said:
In Metric system please :)

It IS in metric...:bugeye: :bugeye: :bugeye: :bugeye:
 
102 Degrees celsius? wow that's hot, here in Brussels it is only 32.

By jove he is right, The sea is bubbling..:rolleyes:
 
Indeed it is, I'm sat in my garden with my laptop on my knee and an glass of cold orange juice and U2 on my iPod, life is good :smile:
 
Im stuck in work, at least it isn't humid, but i think it will get humid before the weeks up
 
Anttech said:
In Metric system please :)

Dang blast your metric system to glory come :smile:
 
31 going up to 34 tomorrow in Amsterdam :smile:

It'll be warmer inside the streets tho :cool:
 
Hootenanny said:
Indeed it is, I'm sat in my garden with my laptop on my knee and an glass of cold orange juice and U2 on my iPod, life is good :smile:

What about poor old me i have to go to work where temps are 10c :-p
max.
 
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It is going to be about 31C today and I think I will probably die. It gets so hot and humid in the shop where I work...it will suck.
 
  • #11
wolram said:
What about poor old me i have to go to work where temps are 10c :-p
max.
Hmm, the longer I stay out here, the more I am beginning to envy you wolram. It is getting more humid by the minute, what we need is a good thunderstorm to clear the air:biggrin:
 
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Hootenanny said:
Hmm, the longer I stay out here, the more I am beginning to envy you wolram. It is getting more humid by the minute, what we need is a good thunderstorm to clear the air:biggrin:

Tickets to etc COLD ROOM £5 must be willing to wear mob cap and wash all your bits, chilled triffle will be provided.:smile:
 
  • #13
lol typical Brits, never just right, always too warm or too cold :)
 
  • #14
wolram said:
Tickets to etc COLD ROOM £5 must be willing to wear mob cap and wash all your bits, chilled triffle will be provided.:smile:
As long as the water for that is warm:-p
 
  • #15
Hootenanny said:
As long as the water for that is warm:-p

If it were not for the crude women in that place ones pecker would allways be searching for minerals.:smile:
 
  • #16
wolram said:
If it were not for the crude women in that place ones pecker would allways be searching for minerals.:smile:
:smile: :smile:
 
  • #17
Best thing about summer...

...shorter skirts! :biggrin:
 
  • #18
J77 said:
Best thing about summer...

...shorter skirts! :biggrin:
..and lower tops ...:devil:
 
  • #19
Alright, no posting in metric/centigrade/celsius.

Wolram, that sounds miserable, you don't have airconditioning, do you? I finally turned mine on last night.
 
  • #20
Not much better in L.A. I am going right after work to look at portable air conditioners. I've got a feeling this is going to be an extra hot summer and I'm not going to spend the next couple of months sleeping with wet towels over me.
 
  • #21
Math Is Hard said:
Not much better in L.A. I am going right after work to look at portable air conditioners. I've got a feeling this is going to be an extra hot summer and I'm not going to spend the next couple of months sleeping with wet towels over me.
Little units start around $100, well worth it. I can't tolerate heat, I break out in welts, my body temperature and blood pressure drops and I stop sweating, it's dangerous, so it's not even an option for me.

As soon as I turned on the AC, the fruit bat found a stream of cold air and just stood there motionless letting the cold air hit him for about 15 minutes. Poor thing, he's just like me. We also pigged out on cold watermelon last night. :approve:
 
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Am I the only one who thought this was going to be about the World Cup? :)
 
  • #23
Evo said:
Little units start around $100, well worth it. I can't tolerate heat, I break out in welts, my body temperature and blood pressure drops and I stop sweating, it's dangerous, so it's not even an option for me.

As soon as I turned on the AC, the fruit bat found a stream of cold air and just stood there motionless letting the cold air hit him for about 15 minutes. Poor thing, he's just like me. We also pigged out on cold watermelon last night. :approve:
Cold watermelon is a great idea. I was munching on so-cold-they-were-almost-frozen cherries last night.
My boss has something called a "chillow" for her little dog. http://www.chillow.com Maybe fruitbat would like that? My kittycat is not liking the heat too much either. She looks like a boneless cat puddle sprawled out on the floor.
 
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Math Is Hard said:
My boss has something called a "chillow" for her little dog. http://www.chillow.com Maybe fruitbat would like that? My kittycat is not liking the heat too much either. She looks like a boneless cat puddle sprawled out on the floor.
Oh, I need to get one for the fruit bat!
 
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Anttech said:
In Metric system please :)

So 12 o/clock is? :confused:
 
  • #26
Evo said:
Wolram, that sounds miserable, you don't have airconditioning, do you? I finally turned mine on last night.
Ugh, I've had to have air-conditioning on for a month already. It's not that it's been too hot to have windows open, but way too humid. We seem to have a rainstorm every day, and then the next day is all muggy with the evaporating water until the next rainstorm comes. I really hate air-conditioning, so this is driving me nuts not to be able to just throw all the windows wide open and enjoy the fresh air.
 
  • #27
Evo said:
Alright, no posting in metric/centigrade/celsius.

Wolram, that sounds miserable, you don't have airconditioning, do you? I finally turned mine on last night.

I am sure i am equatic any thing over 80f and i dry up become inactive, and no no air conditioner :cry:
 
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  • #28
We've been sweltering all along the US West. Last week it was something like 125 F in Redding Ca.

You got to love Oregon. There are times when one needs the A/C during the day, and the heater at night. But this ain't one of 'em.
 
  • #29
Math Is Hard said:
Cold watermelon is a great idea. I was munching on so-cold-they-were-almost-frozen cherries last night.
My boss has something called a "chillow" for her little dog. http://www.chillow.com Maybe fruitbat would like that? My kittycat is not liking the heat too much either. She looks like a boneless cat puddle sprawled out on the floor.

It must be horrible for furry thing, i was sat eating a bowl of salad catching the sweat on the leaves.
 
  • #30
George Jones said:
So 12 o/clock is? :confused:

midday or midnight depending if its am or pm.. Why?
 

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