Temperatures set to soar in August as Met Office predicts two week heatwave
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It’s hot, hot, hot outside right now, and it’s believed to be getting even hotter.
It has now been reported by the Met Office that we can expect a two week heatwave in August – grab the sun cream!
It might be tricky to go on holiday right now, but fear not as you’ll be able to enjoy the warm weather here instead.
It’s believed 2 to 16 of August will be the scorching hot time, with “above-average temperatures” heading our way.
An expert said: “By early August, warmer and drier-than-average conditions look likely to return for much of the UK, although there is an increased risk of thunderstorms, especially in the southeast.
It has now been reported by the Met Office that we can expect a two week heatwave in August
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“Above-average temperatures continue to be signalled for much of the period, perhaps becoming very warm or hot at times in the south.”
Temperatures are believed to be soaring to an incredible 33 degrees in western parts of the country.
As well, the amber warning has been sounded for much of Wales, South-West England and parts of southern and central England.
Temperatures are believed to be soaring to an incredible 33 degrees
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The Met Office’s chief operational meteorologist Steven Ramsdale said: “Many areas will continue to reach heatwave thresholds but the amber extreme heat warning focuses on western areas where the most unusually high temperatures are likely to persist.”
The heatwave talk comes after Northern Ireland recorded its hottest day since records began on Saturday 17 July.
Temperatures rose to 31.2 degree in Ballywatticock, County Down.
To maximise the fan in your bedroom, try putting a bowl of iced water in front of the appliance
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The Met Office announced the news on Twitter, writing: “Today is provisionally the hottest day ever recorded in Northern Ireland.
“Ballywatticock in County Down reached 31.2°C at 15.40.
“Previously, 30.8°C was the highest temperature recorded in Northern Ireland, reached on July 12 1983 and June 30 1976.”
With temperatures soaring, people are looking for ways to keep cool while at home.
Opening the loft hatch in your home could produce a cooling effect
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One way to do this includes opening up your loft as it can produce a cool effect, however this depends on the type of insulation and roof because tiles will retain the heat more than wood shingles for example.
You can also try soaking a bed sheet in cold water and hanging it at an open window. This will create a cooling effect as air passes through the fabric.
Or, to maximise the fan in your bedroom, try putting a bowl of iced water in front of the appliance to create a cooling mist as the air circulates around the space.
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