Heatwave

Oh my God! A heatwave! Yes, the government has officially declared a heatwave today. With temperatures 'soaring' to 32C, the 'heatwave alert' is now at level 3 amber in London and southern England. There is only one more level before we hit extreme danger, Level 4 red alert.

"There are four key things to try to remember during a heatwave. If possible stay out of the heat during the middle part of the day; cool yourself down; keep your environment cool; and look out for others, especially older people, those living alone and babies and young children."

Everyone stay calm!

The Guardian also reported the following statement from the unions:

"Staff should be encouraged to wear shorts during the sweltering heat to make work more bearable and prevent them "collapsing" at their desks, the TUC urged."

Help, I'm wearing trousers and might collapse at any moment! HMV are leading their new radio advertisement with the promise of 'air conditioning' in their stores. Oh, and they also sell CDs.

I just hope I can survive the extreme temperatures without spending all my savings at HMV.

Although, I should note that here in Manchester, it is 24C and very pleasant.