Cinnamon Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I know there is a weather thread,but thought that this is so important it warrants a thread of its own. I heard on the radio that from Saturday,for about 2 weeks,we are forecast a heatwave,with temps from 28 - 30 degrees. Of course these being British met office forecasters I wouldn't unpack the sun loungers just yet,but wouldn't it be lovely if they were right? Although that is pretty darn hot & we in the south east are desperate for some rain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 and we're away half term week... typical, when we went to Portugal, the weather here was better than over there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 It is much warmer here today than it was at the weekend, but quite humid and the odd spot of rain in the air. We could have done with more of that real rain that we had last weekend, it has all passed us by except for 1mm on Saturday evening. Having said that i wouldn't say no to summer, but maybe not so good for those taking exams in the next few weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Can't wait - 2 x jumpers on today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I hope so - I get married on 29th! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Ooo that would be fab. I washed & ironed all my nice summer clothes & then it went sooo cold! So they are all waiting to be worn. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Well that sounds absolutely super. My new summer dress has only had one outing so far this year and we have bought some new patio furniture which I'd like to be able to use. On the flip side, I agree with Cinnamon - we are desperate for some rain. It's not rained properly here (just the odd spit and spot) for over 2 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenNutter Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 You can have some of our rain if you want, we have had dreary drizzle for the last week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 You can have some of our rain if you want, we have had dreary drizzle for the last week Doing the garden good though however some sunshine would now be welcomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I thought we were forecast to get some rain soon, very disappointed, it's getting hard to keep veg going & I think they've lowered water pressure. I saw sad picture of housemartins trying to find mud for their nests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 We badly need rain here, the only crops doing well in this drought are the rapeseed which are 6' high! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 All the crops we went to see on Agric Tour are struggling with drought and then there was frost too that got to some of the potatoes! My first thought about Heatwave were exams too - tis horrible being stuck in a boiling hot hall or sports hall doing exams! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Noooo! We are desperate for rain - it's approaching drought conditions here already. And I don't really do sun - besides which I have to travel on the Tube every day and that's going to be just horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 oh please, cant we have overnight every night rain and gorgeous days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Just checked on Metcheck and for our area at least it is cloudy and cool the first week and then bucketing rain and gale force winds the second. Hopefully we will actually get something in between the two extremes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I'm glad you said that Lay a little egg, the forecast for London isn't mentioning heatwaves so far. I assumed I was missing something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Just checked the forecast for my area on Metcheck. Next week the highest temp forecast is 12c. The following week the highest temperature forecast is 5c and towards the end of the week it dips to 3c, oh, and also night time temperatures go in the minus figures I think I will delay planting out the Runner Beans, dig out my thermals and put the storage heaters back on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 We have dull weather but mild forecast, it is very humid here though I struggled to get my washing dry today despite a stiff breeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I put mine out at lunchtime Liz and it was dry when I got home - quick blast in the drier to soften it up and it was lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcountrygirl Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I love the thought of hot sunny weather but in reality i know i will be awake having more hot flushes - this last few weeks have felt really hot at night and I end up flinging off the duvet and switching on the fan numerous times a night while my hubby sleeps on in oblivion. I'm definately coming back as a man next time around!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 You poor thing! Try Femarelle - works wonders for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 OK, I have a confession to make,I think. I DID hear this on the radio in the morning,just after I woke up,but I am now wondering if it was that odd between sleep & wakefulness time...................basically I am wondering if I dreamt it I have told so many people too - colleagues & customers at work,you lot,my facebook family I will NEVER live this one down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 *snorts* Busted!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Noo! I've told everyone I've met we are in for a heatwave!! I keep checking my weather app, but it just says rain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
