UK to sizzle in '30C heatwave' - but people are all moaning about same thing
Brits are moaning of being drenched by rain and hit with heat at the same time, but they are in for a shock with a heatwave on the way.
Summer cheer has already been dampened, and Reddit users had plenty to say in anticipation of the impending 30C heatwave. One individual expressed their distaste for the warm and wet weather on the r/britishproblems forum.
They lamented the uncomfortable middle ground of being "too warm to wear a rain coat, too wet not to". Their post read: "Just went to walk the dog. Starting p**sing it down five minutes after leaving the house so I put my 'breathable' waterproof on. Ended up wet and hot."
It appears this sentiment resonated with many who are currently not enjoying the weather. Other comments revealed a shared disdain for the current weather conditions, with one user writing: "It's really muggy isn't it".
One added: "Yep. To add to my woes I also got completely savaged by horse flies. They seem to like the weather." The original poster sympathised, labelling the insects as the "bane of [their] f***ing life".
Another commented: "Been an absolute sweaty mess all day. How does it feel so hot and cold all at the same time? " A third wrote: "Sometimes it's easier to just accept getting wet and change clothes."
One Redditor offered a tip amidst the weather chaos, suggesting: "May I suggest to you the humble, yet misunderstood, umbrella?" However, this advice was met with disbelief due to the blustery conditions.
The response was incredulous: "What? In this wind????" Another added: "Umbrellas are for a mostly fictional situation where it rains without an accompanying gale. This only happens in a Hollywood sound stage version of the UK, with the red phoneboxes and guys with bowler hats. But people keep buying them."
As temperature maps from WXcharts turn a fiery red, Brits can expect a scorching surge as temperatures are set to soar by 10 degrees come Sunday 21 July. A fresh high-pressure system is dragging in sizzling heatwave conditions from mainland Europe, promising to dispel the persistent dreary wet weather that's been soaking the UK.
The southeast is poised for the hottest spots, with the mercury potentially climbing to 26C, while even Humberside could see a balmy 24C. Meanwhile, the far north and west are forecast to enjoy milder climes, with temperatures hovering around 18C to 20C.
Following Exacta Weather's James Madden's prediction that Brits in certain regions could soon "get the barbecues ready" as temperatures may soar above 35C. He stated: "Get the barbecues at the ready, as a big change and some big heat are now set to arrive on cue! The expected and well-promised pattern change for July 1020, particularly July 1517, is now on and imminent for some very hot to potentially extreme heat, which is now on the horizon for many parts of the country within the next several days."