Stormy Weather

[BBMmk2]

We dont want anymore of that wet stuff just yet but maybe a bit cooler, Anna?

[Serial_Apologist]

It's expected to go on being very warm to hot until 5-10 August, according to Brummie Simon today.

[EdgeleyRob]

It's expected to go on being very warm to hot until 5-10 August, according to Brummie Simon today.

That'll do for me.

[BBMmk2]

Well the Water Boards be saying there's a shortage soon!

[Anna]

It's expected to go on being very warm to hot until 5-10 August, according to Brummie Simon today.

If I'd known it was going to be such a lengthy spell of sunshine I would have put more tomato plants in!! It's 22.6° already here. The Met office have a level 3 heatwave warning for Yorkshire and Humberside (!), this seems a bit OTT to me as surely the temps are not extreme - less than any summer holiday most people take?

I've been up, out, got shopping, back home, all by 9am (my shopping list was just salady stuff but I've also bought some Padron peppers, anyone else like them? They're lovely - look like little green chilies, you quickly cook in olive oil until they blister then sprinkle with sea salt, totally yumptious)

Well the Water Boards be saying there's a shortage soon!

Are you sure BBM, 2012 was the wettest year on record and the water companies are saying reservoir levels are normal, or above normal for the time of the year.

[BBMmk2]

I would'nt at al be surprised about thgat, Anna. The way the Water Boards,tackle their leaks or go about their business, is quite astonishing.

[Serial_Apologist]

I would'nt at al be surprised about thgat, Anna. The way the Water Boards,tackle their leaks or go about their business, is quite astonishing.

I can only second that. Recently Thames Water coned and fenced off a major leak on a street near here, left it for 2 days, and then removed all the barriers without having done anything about the leak!

Already up to 21 C when I did my last bit of shopping this morning; mercifully the air has started to move a bit, which should make things somewhat more bearable when the temperatures max out this afternoon. Very hazy here - nothing visible beyond 6 miles, but not a single cloud to be seen. Luckily my bedroom is in a sheltered corner of the block, so I'm safeguarding that bit of cool air by keeping the door shut.

[Petrushka]

I would'nt at al be surprised about thgat, Anna. The way the Water Boards,tackle their leaks or go about their business, is quite astonishing.

There was a piece on BBC Midlands Today local news from someone at Severn Trent Water saying that although reservoir levels are normal they were also advising people to use less water. How on earth they have the nerve to hint at possible rationing after the wettest spring for many years beggars belief.

The heat in this country does seem to me to be much more humid and clammy than when we go abroad for our holidays. It was hotter than today when I was in Rome many moons ago but the heat felt much drier. Perhaps warnings by the weather people are meant to make us watch out for dehydration in older people. My 94 year old father is on water tablets and, paradoxically, we have to ensure that he gets plenty of fluids in this kind of steaming heat. Come to that so do I actually...

Possibility the heat could trigger off some thunderstorms this afternoon in this neck of the woods.

[BBMmk2]

My father is 94 as well petrushka nand yes, the weather people are saying heatwave information is for the young and elederly. I have to too butthe yoinger people are still vulnerable to dehydration. So realllly this advice should apply to all ages?

[EdgeleyRob]

Not sure what the temp is here but it's bloody hot.
Ashtma playing up a little,pollen count high maybe,but I'm not complaining.
Don't forget your pets too,make sure they have access to water and keep the bowl topped up.
Harry the dog seems to get through gallons in this weather.

[Serial_Apologist]

Not sure what the temp is here but it's bloody hot.
Ashtma playing up a little,pollen count high maybe,but I'm not complaining.
Don't forget your pets too,make sure they have access to water and keep the bowl topped up.
Harry the dog seems to get through gallons in this weather.

Could be the reason why the normally friendly female cat across the way moved grumpily away when I approached her just now. Good advice, ER.

[BBMmk2]

Not sure what the temp is here but it's bloody hot.
Ashtma playing up a little,pollen count high maybe,but I'm not complaining.
Don't forget your pets too,make sure they have access to water and keep the bowl topped up.
Harry the dog seems to get through gallons in this weather.

Well. Rob, I can sympathise. My assthma been bad all week. I have a lot of weasiness in my breathing and certainly doesnt make you feel great!

[Nick Armstrong]

So realllly this advice should apply to all ages?

Some good tips here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-23255554

[BBMmk2]

Some interesting advice there Cali!

[mangerton]

As Anna pointed out, this area had the highest temperature yesterday. At 8 am when I went for the paper it was very bright and sunny, but by 11 am it was difficult to see what the weather was like because of the thick mist which had descended. I went to Fife to take Mrs nonagenarian mangerton out for lunch. Afterwards, we drove around the East Neuk, the mist coming and going. Strangely, it wasn't cold - 18º or so, but it was disappointing after such a sunny week.

Back in Dundee now it's 20º C, with not a trace of sun to be seen.