Warm today, huh?
Really warm.
Like hottest day of 2016 warm.
Britain has found itself in the midst of a lovely little heatwave this week with temperatures in the high twenties and early thirties.
Anyone heard a little rumor about today's weather??
Well I can confirm IT'S GOING TO BE ROASTING! pic.twitter.com/eOp4SkOqr1
— Holly Green (@HollyJGreen) July 19, 2016
To quote Ray Winstone in Sexy Beast, “Bloody hell. I’m sweating in here. Roasting. Boiling. Baking. Sweltering. It’s like a sauna. Furnace. You can fry an egg on my stomach.”
It’s really hot.
So of course, in true British spirit, people are complaining about it.
https://twitter.com/dorkyeliza/status/755152800343027713
UK people: Where is our summer!?
UK people: Oh here it is. Oh god. Oh no. This is too much. We didn't want all the summer all at once.
— rob crypt 🐞 (@robcryptx) July 19, 2016
It’s a lot today
This isn't a heatwave, it's a heatpunchintheface
— Summer Ray (@SummerRay) July 19, 2016
Like, a lot.
When you're sent a chocolate figurine on the #hottestdayoftheyear pic.twitter.com/j1ZraVQPyY
— Josh Barrie (@joshbythesea) July 19, 2016
It’s even affecting people’s ability to work.
https://twitter.com/jonnot/status/755406765831950336
Animals aren’t coping.
That awkward moment when it's SO HOT, the dog melts on the carpet!#hottestdayoftheyear pic.twitter.com/1GjpACBEj0
— Michael D. A. Clarke (@MichaelDAClarke) July 19, 2016
People are taking drastic steps to keep cool
https://twitter.com/HollyMumbyCroft/status/755398783349977088
Although others reminded us to be grateful.
Note to self: Do not once say 'it's too hot'… you wait all year for this day ☀️ #UKheatwave
— Katie Bucknell (@KatieLBucknell) July 19, 2016
In true British style, it’ll be over soon.
Woman at bus stop wearing socks and sandals: "it might be a bit too hot today, but never mind, It will be snowing next week"#BritishSummer
— Shaista Aziz 💙 (@shaistaAziz) July 19, 2016
Stay cool folks
Our Catering team handed out ice lollies keep our patients, staff and visitors cool on #hottestdayoftheyear pic.twitter.com/kHUOJ8K5up
— Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (@TheCountessNHS) July 19, 2016
Cherish the good moments.
https://twitter.com/FreddieNathan/status/755317418248077316
The heatwave looks set to continue into Wednesday, as the BBC predicts another 30 degree day.
But like the good friends we are at JOE, we’ve got you covered through this summer heat. Here’s our guide as to a few things that ALWAYS happen whenever we get a bit of a heatwave.
Curious as to why you’ve got that one mate who sweats so much? We have the answer.
Oh, and just incase you feel like donning some shorts to beat the heat tomorrow, enjoy our style guide.
And remember folks, stay hydrated: cotton is your friend, and a little baby powder down your boxers goes a long way.
