Hot weather? how much longer?

Throughout the six weeks school holidays otherwise I will be very disappointed I break up Friday

In an ideal world, rain overnight for a few nights, I am more than happy with this weather. The winter will be here soon enough, I intend to make the most of the sunshine.

I’m in Ireland, too, Inishowen, on the west coast for the weekend, and it has rained non stop for 24 hrs now....we need loads of it but still it’s disappointing weather when you’re on holidays! Ah, well!

We've had rain overnight in Ireland. I'm soooo glad to see it. The air feels fresher and the plants must be grateful for a little moisture. I think the rain is on it's way to England now. Enjoy!

On the Thanet side of East Kent - it has been: - not hot, but very pleasant, nights cool enough, brisk breeze, and no rain since early May! the garden is dessiccated, we save the water from running for the hot tap/shower and make very sure we use the minimum water...
I would enjoy a rain shower/storm for a bit; it might damp down the dust and pollen.
Poor, poor farmers, with no water for their stock, none to grow their veges - and they have already been putting out the winter caulis/cabbages/sprouts [we are the brassica capital of the UK!], so they aren't doing that well either!

We have rain forecast here later this week with slightly lower temps afterwards. Suits me. Wouldn't want to go back to cold wet and dull just yet though. We were sitting in the garden with friends till 11.30 last night and it was lovely. But I try to avoid being in the sun during the day.

Auntieflo, that would be perfect, and it’d be lovely to see our proper green grass again. I love the warm, sunny days and knowing what you need and don’t need for the day, instead of having to set off with a bag full of “just in case” things - umbrella, cardigan, sun cream and glasses.

4 or maybe 5 weeks so far mapleleaf? Not where I am! The hot weather started around middle to late May and has hardly let up since. So about 8 weeks so far! And long may it continue ?☀️⛱?

I'm with Auntieflo - that sounds perfect to me!

Actually I think I'm lucky as we live 3 miles from the coast, so it is a bit more pleasant and fresh here, getting a bit of a breeze.

I visited London last week and it was sooo very hot. Even seeing a friend a few miles inland, I noticed her garden was very hot and airless. I feel sorry for those commuting in this weather, and also those who have to wear heavy clothes.

I thought this weather might have broken by now, but apart from one evening last week, no sign of rain. It has spoiled my fishing somewhat this year, as the small streams are shrinking to almost nothing, and even getting down to the water on a reservoir seems like a five mile hike now. But at least by water it is reasonably cool. But Mapleleaf is right; WINTER IS COMING! ⚔️

Me too Pittcity I find the humidity very difficult to deal with.

I'm with auntieflo...overnight rain and warm sunny days. We've had nice breezes here and mostly dry heat. I don't like humidity and high pollen/pollution.
I still prefer cold, crisp sunny winter days.

I love waking up to a sunny, warm days. I'm getting too used to it and I just don't want it to stop at the moment. We live in Scotland so you can imagine we aren't used to really warm or hot sunny days like people down south. Just want it to last another few weeks. Keep my fingers crossed. Brings a smile to your face. (smile)

it was cooler when in Harrogate last week , but coming back down to Northants it was humid and uncomfortable , we need rain as the country side is so parched .
plus seeing some reservoirs we could have a water shortage for daily use as well.
Mick

It's lovely to wake up to sunshine everyday,long may it last.

I'm loving it, it will be over all too soon, then back to dull days.
In years to come we'll be saying "remember the summer of 2018' like we do now about 76. Make the most of it.

Over this side of the UK nearer the east coast we’ve not had so much of the horrendous heat and it’s been quite pleasant for most of the day, just peaking at Hot sometime after lunch. We could do with a little rain though. Thunder storms are forecast for tomorrow and cooler after that. Just when I was thinking I was in with a chance of persuading DH into spending the night on our little boat. (The weather has to be just right for this as it’s a bit basic.)

The rain was pleasant on Friday mainly to have a night off from watering the pots but off to Anglesey today for the third Sunday running - DGS loves the beach so much.
I don't feel the heat at night luckily - had my electric blanket on all night last night as I felt a bit chilly.

As long as it likes if we have some rain mixed in. Just a couple of hours rain now and again and it would be perfect.

Out of 52 weeks, we have had, so far 4 weeks (perhaps 5 in some areas) of this hot weather. Bring it on, I say.
Yes, it gets a bit uncomfortable at night, but we all know it won't be long before it's cold, wet, grey and miserable, and the country grinds to a halt because of a couple of centimetres of snow. You'll be able to moan about that then, and how the damp affects your bones and say "roll on the summer". ??

Farmers enjoyed a moan about the weather, too hot, too cold, too wet, too dry. Hear it every year but this year they have cause to

I need a bit of coolness now, the heat is getting to be a bit too much. I only really enjoy this sort of weather if I`m on holiday and able to relax in it, rather than have to carry on as normal.

I feel sorry for farmers, arable and those trying to graze cows and sheep. Horse owners too, grazing all dried up.

We do need a good downpour,

Definitely as long as possible - I just love it.