If you stepped outside anywhere in the UK over the past couple of days, chances are you felt it — that blast furnace air, that sizzling pavement, that desperate craving for an ice lolly. Yep, we’ve been hit by a full-on summer scorcher! ☀️🔥
🌡️ Three Days of Sizzle
From Saturday to Monday, much of the UK basked (or baked, depending on your AC situation) under intense sunshine and soaring temperatures. In some parts, the mercury climbed past 30°C, with central and southern England feeling like mini-Marbella!
Even late evenings didn’t offer much relief — stuffy bedrooms, clingy bedsheets, and that fan that just pushed hot air around. Sound familiar? 😅
🧢 Sunhats On, Trains Slowed Down
With the heat came some classic British drama:
People flooded parks, beaches, and any patch of green, armed with BBQs and barely-there clothing 🏖️🍦
Train services ran slower than usual due to heat-related track issues 🚆💨
Parents scrambled to keep kids cool, while some schools relaxed uniform rules just to help the little ones cope 🧃
And let’s not forget the national pastime during every heatwave: complaining that it’s too hot — while also refusing to admit we secretly love it 😎.
🧊 Cool(er) Days Ahead?
Good news: the hottest part is just about behind us. While today (June 30) is still holding onto the heat with highs around 30–31°C, things are looking milder (and wetter!) from tomorrow.
Here’s what to expect:
Tuesday: Cloudier skies and a noticeable drop in temperature — around 24–26°C
Wednesday onwards: Possible showers, thunderstorms, and much cooler breezes (think low 20s and below)
The weekend? A mixed bag — clouds, some sunshine, but thankfully no face-melting heat 🔄☁️🌦️
☀️ Why So Hot?
This isn’t your average summer day. The UK has seen an increasing number of early and intense heatwaves in recent years. While sunny days can be lovely, heatwaves can be dangerous — especially for the elderly, kids, and people with chronic conditions.
Climate experts say heat events like this may become more common and intense due to global warming. So while we enjoy the sunshine, it’s worth thinking about the bigger picture too. 🌍
💡 Top Tips to Survive the Heat:
Hydrate like a hero: Water is your best friend 🥤
Close curtains during the day, open windows at night 🌬️
Avoid peak sun hours (11am–3pm) if you can 🕶️
Fan + bowl of ice = DIY AC 🧊
Don’t forget sunscreen — even if it’s “just the UK” 🧴
🌈 The Bright Side?
Let’s be honest — while it’s sweaty and sticky and yes, a bit much… there’s something magical about the UK under the sun. Pubs spilling out onto pavements, ice cream vans jingling down streets, and the rare sight of everyone in a genuinely good mood 😄🇬🇧
So enjoy it while it lasts — but don’t ditch the umbrella just yet.
