Summer Heatwave Expected In The UK

April 9, 2007 · Filed Under Weather 

Following the higher than average temperatures (The Guardian) in The UK over the Easter period, meterologists are predicting that the UK will “enjoy” a summer heatwave. The predictions suggest that temperatures will be above the average of 22 degrees and the hottest periods will be August and September. The report in the The Daily Express is headlined with “Britain Will Sizzle in 100 Degrees” - Although ironically above that the paper are offering their readers the chance to win 1 of 5 Fridge Freezers!

Staying with the warm weather, teacher’s are demanding that they have the right to walk out of hot classrooms during soaring temperatures. UK schools aren’t well equipped to cope with hot temperatures and teacher’s fear that schools may even be forced to close during hot periods (The BBC).

This report coincides with one that appeared recently in The Telegraph that claims the UK is unprepared for climate change and that the government needs to start spending to help build flood defences and prevent droughts.

Whilst many are enjoying the current warm weather, the climate change debate is going to always linger and leave many hot under the collar about the implications and effects of rising temperatures.

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