What they do in Italy and other countries is close up in the heat of the day and open up at night. We are in Italy now and JJ is getting his walks when the sun goes down.
We have closed our office on Monday and Tuesday and told staff to work at home. If home working> 30 degrees not to work. It is a health and safety issue
I work at Friends of the Earth. This weather is not normal and shows how climate change is affecting everyday life.
It was 37 degrees on the TdF today as they cycled up mountains.
With thousands walking and cycling up as well to watch it all. Yet...................people cannot work in air conditioned offices or have a window open with a fan on.
When we were in England we walked from Hythe to Folkestone along the seafront and back in about 23c. Couldn't believe we both got sunburn. Considering we live in a country where it's regularly in the mid 30's and often into the middle 40's we rarely get sunburn even mowing five grassy acres every week.
It's weird as I thought the ozone layer here was supposed to be thin but the sun seems to be more intense these days in Europe.
Australians find it amusing when they see UK weather warnings for heat emergencies at 30c, that's a typical summers day here, but the effects of the sun seem so different now in Europe. Stay in the shade and slip slap slop people.
Australians find it amusing when they see UK weather warnings for heat emergencies at 30c, that's a typical summers day here, but the effects of the sun seem so different now in Europe. Stay in the shade and slip slap slop people.
To be fair I found it equally amusing when I went to Sydney in June about a decade ago - I was walking around like it was a lovely cool spring / summers day - Anyone local I interacted with, kept asking me how I wasnt so cold.
This aint winter mate, now this... is winter (shows them a picture of SouthEastern trains being delayed by a single snow flake).
A red extreme heat warning has been issued by the Met Office for parts of England next week, meaning a risk to life is likely as temperatures could hit 40C (104F).
It points to there being a danger to life, with risk of illness not limited to vulnerable people.
This highest warning, covering London and parts of central England, warns of widespread impacts to people's lives.
The heatwave could cause disruption to travel and infrastructure.
The red warning, which is in place on Monday and Tuesday, covers London and the Midlands and goes as far north as Manchester and York.
It means substantial changes in working practices and daily routines will be required, the Met Office said.
I'm supposed to be going to East Grinstead hospital on Monday for a check up on my eyes (corneal surgery over the past few years). 1.30 pm is my appointment time but I'm usually there at least 2 hours, meaning my car will be sat in the car park for 2.5-3hrs during the heat of the day. Thinking about not going but appointments there are like hens teeth so will just have to suck it up. If you dont hear from me after Monday please pay your respects with dignity....😃
Wondering now what the deal will be with schools......... having a load of kids running around in the playground is a recipe for heatstroke etc.
Normally a red weather warning automatically would mean things like schools close (ie big snowstorms etc).
So our school is letting kids come in their own clothes and not uniform, shutting blinds in rooms, fans and no outdoor playtime or PE on Monday and Tuesday
I'm supposed to be going to East Grinstead hospital on Monday for a check up on my eyes (corneal surgery over the past few years). 1.30 pm is my appointment time but I'm usually there at least 2 hours, meaning my car will be sat in the car park for 2.5-3hrs during the heat of the day. Thinking about not going but appointments there are like hens teeth so will just have to suck it up. If you dont hear from me after Monday please pay your respects with dignity....😃
What's the problem, is your car made of chocolate?
Wondering now what the deal will be with schools......... having a load of kids running around in the playground is a recipe for heatstroke etc.
Normally a red weather warning automatically would mean things like schools close (ie big snowstorms etc).
Unusually this hot spell is expected to be accompanied by very low humidity which I understand makes heatstroke less likely (don’t trust me, I’m not a doctor!).
Here are some effects of low humidity.
”When the air you're breathing contains too little moisture, the mucus membranes lining your nasal and respiratory passages dry out. This can cause nose bleeds, sore throats, congestion and coughing, and worsen asthma, allergies, chronic bronchitis and COPD.Parched skin.”
Whilst we may well experience record maximum temperatures it is the expected very high nighttime minimums that will cause more health problems because of the heat stored in the bricks and mortar of our homes, especially those with higher levels of insulation.
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We have been told by work to wfh on Monday and Tuesday if we can.
I work at Friends of the Earth. This weather is not normal and shows how climate change is affecting everyday life.
Not much can be done about it.
Drink a lot of water and try not to give a shit about it
Considering we live in a country where it's regularly in the mid 30's and often into the middle 40's we rarely get sunburn even mowing five grassy acres every week.
Australians find it amusing when they see UK weather warnings for heat emergencies at 30c, that's a typical summers day here, but the effects of the sun seem so different now in Europe. Stay in the shade and slip slap slop people.
This aint winter mate, now this... is winter (shows them a picture of SouthEastern trains being delayed by a single snow flake).
Okay maybe that bit wasnt true
A red extreme heat warning has been issued by the Met Office for parts of England next week, meaning a risk to life is likely as temperatures could hit 40C (104F).
It points to there being a danger to life, with risk of illness not limited to vulnerable people.
This highest warning, covering London and parts of central England, warns of widespread impacts to people's lives.
The heatwave could cause disruption to travel and infrastructure.
The red warning, which is in place on Monday and Tuesday, covers London and the Midlands and goes as far north as Manchester and York.
It means substantial changes in working practices and daily routines will be required, the Met Office said.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62177458
Normally a red weather warning automatically would mean things like schools close (ie big snowstorms etc).
Here are some effects of low humidity.
”When the air you're breathing contains too little moisture, the mucus membranes lining your nasal and respiratory passages dry out. This can cause nose bleeds, sore throats, congestion and coughing, and worsen asthma, allergies, chronic bronchitis and COPD. Parched skin.”
Whilst we may well experience record maximum temperatures it is the expected very high nighttime minimums that will cause more health problems because of the heat stored in the bricks and mortar of our homes, especially those with higher levels of insulation.