We're supposed to have a heatwave this weekend. Does anyone know what defines a heatwave or do we Brits just class 2 days of sunshine as a heatwave??
2007-04-13 04:14:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
i think anything over 6 degrees can be classed as a heatwave!
it's always lovely weather when i have to work all day :o( grr.
2007-04-13 04:19:01 · answer #1 · answered by badger_badger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heatwave is defined as 3 or more days higher than 90 degrees
2007-04-14 02:04:11 · answer #2 · answered by Justin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no set definition of a heatwave (as in so many degrees above average for so many days). Around the world it's interpreted differently and is generally applied when temps are substantially above normal for a prolonged period of time.
As for the UK - the media have a fixation with the weather and after one hot day and we get headlines like 'Phew What A Scorcher'.
As for this weekend - no sign of a 'heatwave' although it looks like being very warm for the time of year and sunny in most places. Expect temps of 22 / 23 in many places, locally perhaps 25. Best weather in the south and Midlands, moving northwards on Sunday. Looks set to cool a bit next week but with some very fine days. Enjoy it whilst it lasts.
2007-04-13 07:51:52 · answer #3 · answered by Trevor 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The national weather service, defines a heatwave as five days of temperatures greater than 25°C (77°F), or at least three days of temperatures greater than 30°C (86°F).
Just enjoy it while it lasts I say.
2007-04-13 10:08:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You folks do not know what heat wave is. Come to India where it climbs to 36, 38 degrees Celsius very commonly in the Peninsular regions while in Delhi and land locked areas (Jaipur for instance) it can go up to 47, or even 49 degrees Celsius. This is usually between May to July. By July the onset of S.W. monsoon from the Arabian Sea cools off interior regions some what. What did you say? Two days of sunshine of what, say 25 degrees C?
2007-04-14 02:37:44 · answer #5 · answered by straightener 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd go with "unusually warm for the time of year" as the definition of heatwave. Although April in the UK it can pretty much be any temperature or weather condition really so I'm not sure what they can judge it on. Its my birthday this month and I have previously birthdayed in snow and then another year it was so hot I got sun burnt on my birthday day out!
2007-04-13 04:22:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its like the boots advert a little bit of sunshine and everyone tries to get a tan.
I think a heatwave is if it is hotter than normal at the time of year it is.
2007-04-13 04:22:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now 9:10 am in Ponte, and that i have the backdoor and a the front room window open, plus washing on the line. Very pleasant, yet no longer Shorts, Sandals and Tshirt climate. incredible Spring Day. wish you experience better functional :)
2016-11-23 17:09:55 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, we shouldnt be having one it should be a stormy weekend not a heatwave
2007-04-13 10:34:18 · answer #9 · answered by Superman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know the answer, but heat wave sounds nice to me. In the Midwest US, they are forecasting snow tonight and tomorrow morning. It feels more like winter.
2007-04-13 04:29:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋