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LeedsLad123
Thursday, July 18, 2013 6:07:54 PM




Is it me or is it REALLY necessary to do all these sensationalist news regarding this warm spell where the SE News did a ten minutes long special about it? Granted the UK is doing well where it has been 30 C or above somewhere around the country for the past week but believe it or not, it's called "Summer Weather".
  Or it it because after the past six years of poor summers all this is being a shock to the system? Perhaps I'm being indifferent about it because I've not really experienced the real heat others has been getting.
  From memory, the Heatwave of 1995 was a belter because I can still remember that clear as anything 18 years on, along with, obviously 11th August 2003 (even though it "only" got up to 32 C here) and the 35 C on the 19th July '06. This time round it'll be a more forgettable thing . . . unless I suddenly find myself recording 100 F here at Folkestone next week.


Originally Posted by: Essan 


I feel the same way in terms of it has not been humid at least here, yes we've reached 27C twice now but I have not really sweated once indoors, I have a bit whilst being outside but that's understandable whilst on a vigorous walk and high temperatures regardless of humidity. During the Summers of 2003 and 2006 I seemed to be constantly wiping my forehead and my tshirt would be seemingly stuck to my back whilst in this room, I feel I have been nowhere near to that level this Summer yet.


Originally Posted by: Medlock Vale Weather 



I (shock, horror!) agree.

Not had any sleepless nights due to the heat/humidity - and we've had 3 days now with the temp over 30c in my garden.  It's been a decent hot spell, especially compared with recent years, but nothing like 2003 or 2006.


Originally Posted by: idj20 


2006 was in a league of its own with an average maximum of 26C and nearly 300 hours of sun, but this month is currently warmer than August 2003 here. The absolute maximum is lower of course (we reched 32C that month), but if this continues, we could beat it quite easily. 2003 was not exceptional by any means here, not compared to 1995 that's for sure. Even summers like 1997 could could rival or exceed 2003 here.

Whitkirk, Leeds - 85m ASL.
idj20
Thursday, July 18, 2013 6:34:27 PM





Is it me or is it REALLY necessary to do all these sensationalist news regarding this warm spell where the SE News did a ten minutes long special about it? Granted the UK is doing well where it has been 30 C or above somewhere around the country for the past week but believe it or not, it's called "Summer Weather".
  Or it it because after the past six years of poor summers all this is being a shock to the system? Perhaps I'm being indifferent about it because I've not really experienced the real heat others has been getting.
  From memory, the Heatwave of 1995 was a belter because I can still remember that clear as anything 18 years on, along with, obviously 11th August 2003 (even though it "only" got up to 32 C here) and the 35 C on the 19th July '06. This time round it'll be a more forgettable thing . . . unless I suddenly find myself recording 100 F here at Folkestone next week.


Originally Posted by: LeedsLad123 


I feel the same way in terms of it has not been humid at least here, yes we've reached 27C twice now but I have not really sweated once indoors, I have a bit whilst being outside but that's understandable whilst on a vigorous walk and high temperatures regardless of humidity. During the Summers of 2003 and 2006 I seemed to be constantly wiping my forehead and my tshirt would be seemingly stuck to my back whilst in this room, I feel I have been nowhere near to that level this Summer yet.


Originally Posted by: Essan 



I (shock, horror!) agree.

Not had any sleepless nights due to the heat/humidity - and we've had 3 days now with the temp over 30c in my garden.  It's been a decent hot spell, especially compared with recent years, but nothing like 2003 or 2006.


Originally Posted by: Medlock Vale Weather 


2006 was in a league of its own with an average maximum of 26C and nearly 300 hours of sun, but this month is currently warmer than August 2003 here. The absolute maximum is lower of course (we reched 32C that month), but if this continues, we could beat it quite easily. 2003 was not exceptional by any means here, not compared to 1995 that's for sure. Even summers like 1997 could could rival or exceed 2003 here.


Originally Posted by: idj20 



Mind you, like I said before, I guess since I no longer work in a glass house and this is the first "true" summer where I'm now getting about in a "normal" environment, then perhaps my perceptions may have been altered.
  Or perhaps I'm just getting cranky with age.

Folkestone Harbour. 
Jive Buddy
Thursday, July 18, 2013 6:42:10 PM

OK BBC, how did you do that?! 1 Hour after you've gone, and it's overcast, breezy and cool again?


Witchcraft I tells ya!

It's not over, until the fat Scandy sinks.....

Location: St. Mary Cray, S.E. London border with Kent.
idj20
Thursday, July 18, 2013 6:43:12 PM


OK BBC, how did you do that?! 1 Hour after you've gone, and it's overcast, breezy and cool again?


Witchcraft I tells ya!


Originally Posted by: Jive Buddy 



Hahaha. You couldn't make it up.

Folkestone Harbour. 
Matty H
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Thursday, July 18, 2013 6:46:38 PM
It's nothing new. Every winter the first 2cm fall of snow tops the news. It's laughable, but there it is.
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idj20
Thursday, July 18, 2013 6:57:05 PM

It's nothing new. Every winter the first 2cm fall of snow tops the news. It's laughable, but there it is.

Originally Posted by: Matty H 



Exactly. And there is the facebook/twitter/forum effect as well. Oh well, just have to develop a thick skin for it and just accept that this kind of reporting is going to be the norm from here on. I could rant and rave about it until I go blue in the face but it won't change anything (although I can still express my own thoughts in my own way anyway).

Folkestone Harbour. 
NickR
Thursday, July 18, 2013 7:17:01 PM
So the second 30°C day here in this spell (and since we moved to Durham in Jan 2007), maxing today at 30.1°C.

Still 21.6°C and have just eaten in the garden for about the 45th time this summer. I should add that we normally eat outside from May to September if it's not raining and above 16°C, so this is not a new thing, but it's certainly been more consistently pleasant this year!
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Rob K
Thursday, July 18, 2013 7:26:08 PM

The temperature here is actually rising.. currently 28.6C and sunny. The Met Office keep changing their minimum temperature forecast from 19C to 20C - 20C would be exceptional for here.

Originally Posted by: LeedsLad123 



High minima have been nonexistent this month. The highest I've seen anywhere has been 18.5c IIRC. A decent hot spell needs minima above 20c.
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Charmhills
Thursday, July 18, 2013 7:35:08 PM

The temperature here is actually rising.. currently 28.6C and sunny. The Met Office keep changing their minimum temperature forecast from 19C to 20C - 20C would be exceptional for here.

Originally Posted by: Rob K 



High minima have been nonexistent this month. The highest I've seen anywhere has been 18.5c IIRC. A decent hot spell needs minima above 20c.

Originally Posted by: LeedsLad123 


No it doesn't Rob for normal people who have to get up early for work where sleep is essential we're not all lizards you know.

Loughborough, EM.

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Matty H
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Thursday, July 18, 2013 7:38:52 PM
Still 28c here. Quite incredible 🤤
Yate, Nr Bristol
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Charmhills
Thursday, July 18, 2013 7:43:12 PM

A slightly fresher 24c here.

Loughborough, EM.

Knowledge is power, ignorance is weakness.

Duane.
LeedsLad123
Thursday, July 18, 2013 7:43:16 PM

The temperature here is actually rising.. currently 28.6C and sunny. The Met Office keep changing their minimum temperature forecast from 19C to 20C - 20C would be exceptional for here.

Originally Posted by: Rob K 



High minima have been nonexistent this month. The highest I've seen anywhere has been 18.5c IIRC. A decent hot spell needs minima above 20c.

Originally Posted by: LeedsLad123 


We've never had a minimum above 20C before here, the highest was around 19.7C in 1990 or 1995, can't remember. It's really hard for us to get high minimums under clear skies as it almost always falls quickly, the only reason we had a 17C minimum last night was because of became cloudy.

Whitkirk, Leeds - 85m ASL.
Adrian W
Thursday, July 18, 2013 7:44:05 PM

Still 28c here. Quite incredible 🤤

Originally Posted by: Matty H 



23.4 here. 😃

idj20
Thursday, July 18, 2013 7:45:37 PM


The temperature here is actually rising.. currently 28.6C and sunny. The Met Office keep changing their minimum temperature forecast from 19C to 20C - 20C would be exceptional for here.

Originally Posted by: Charmhills 



High minima have been nonexistent this month. The highest I've seen anywhere has been 18.5c IIRC. A decent hot spell needs minima above 20c.

Originally Posted by: Rob K 


No it doesn't Rob for normal people who have to get up early for work where sleep is essential we're not all lizards you know.


Originally Posted by: LeedsLad123 



Indeed, but we still have to monitor the situation.

See what I've done there?

Anyway, it's being a cool, comfortable refreshing 17.6 C here. I even had to shut a window as I kept feeling a draught blow down my neck (as the computer is right next to the window). Skies are still completely clear, though. I think I won't have any problems getting off to sleep tonight.

Folkestone Harbour. 
Matty H
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Thursday, July 18, 2013 7:48:44 PM

Still 28c here. Quite incredible 🤤

Originally Posted by: Adrian W 



23.4 here. 😃

Originally Posted by: Matty H 



Surprising how close my vaguely protected gauge is to the official station at Filton. Currently registering 27.6c there, and mines usually within a degree or so. Who needs Stevenson Screens? 🤣
Yate, Nr Bristol
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Jive Buddy
Thursday, July 18, 2013 7:56:29 PM

It's gonna be tough sleeping tonight - temp 15.8C

It's not over, until the fat Scandy sinks.....

Location: St. Mary Cray, S.E. London border with Kent.
Hamptonian
Thursday, July 18, 2013 7:56:45 PM

Currently 21.7c here.


2 nights ago that was the midnight temperature.

Crepuscular Ray
Thursday, July 18, 2013 7:57:35 PM
26 C at 8.30pm in Edinburgh again! It's a Scottish heatwave for sure! Parks and Gardens are full again
Jerry
Edinburgh, in the frost hollow below Blackford Hill
ghawes
Thursday, July 18, 2013 8:02:20 PM

26 C at 8.30pm in Edinburgh again! It's a Scottish heatwave for sure! Parks and Gardens are full again

Originally Posted by: Crepuscular Ray 


 I think we just pipped you today Jerry, 28.9c at Leuchars, 28.6c Gogarbank . Aboyne recorded 29.0c. We even had a few spots of rain this afternoon.


Sadly I fear the worst for the weekend (here anyway).

Graeme
East Neuk of Fife


idj20
Thursday, July 18, 2013 8:08:03 PM


It's gonna be tough sleeping tonight - temp 15.8C


Originally Posted by: Jive Buddy 



You may have to turn the heating on.   

Folkestone Harbour. 
Matty H
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Thursday, July 18, 2013 8:29:04 PM
This is odd. A really strong breeze has sprung up out of absolutely nowhere. We've had to prop the doors open as they are all slamming.
Yate, Nr Bristol
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Fun in the Sun
Thursday, July 18, 2013 8:29:47 PM

Currently 21.7c here.


2 nights ago that was the midnight temperature.

Originally Posted by: Hamptonian 



Hi George. Yes a lot fresher out there tonight at 21.3c may get a better nights sleep.
Ed
Location: Teddington SW London 14m asl

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Hamptonian
Thursday, July 18, 2013 8:44:58 PM


Currently 21.7c here.


2 nights ago that was the midnight temperature.


Originally Posted by: Fun in the Sun 



Hi George. Yes a lot fresher out there tonight at 21.3c may get a better nights sleep.

Originally Posted by: Hamptonian 


Let's hope so! It was nice to get the proper blue sky back again today and with a pleasent breeze 

Cumbrian Snowman
Thursday, July 18, 2013 8:50:56 PM

Max Temp for me 28.2c, warmest day since July 2nd 2009 when I recorded 29.4c


still 22.3c as I type

Paul C
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ballogie
Thursday, July 18, 2013 9:24:20 PM


26 C at 8.30pm in Edinburgh again! It's a Scottish heatwave for sure! Parks and Gardens are full again

Originally Posted by: ghawes 


 I think we just pipped you today Jerry, 28.9c at Leuchars, 28.6c Gogarbank . Aboyne recorded 29.0c. We even had a few spots of rain this afternoon.


Sadly I fear the worst for the weekend (here anyway).


Originally Posted by: Crepuscular Ray 


 


I thought it was hot today!  My car thermometer read 29.5 as I drove over the Aboyne bridge at 5pm, but I didn't really beleive it

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