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Why does 30 degrees in the UK feel like it 'hits different'?
- The UK is experiencing a heatwave with temperatures reaching the high 20s to 30s Celsius.
- Met Office says higher humidity in the UK makes it harder for sweat to evaporate, cooling the body less effectively.
- Housing in the UK often retains heat, unlike some European homes designed for warmer weather.
- Public reaction on social media reflects a common view that UK heat ‘hits different’.
- Health guidance from NHS includes staying cool, shade, sunscreen, and light clothing.
- Experts attribute the heat to a combination of humidity and housing design, not just temperature.
- Public safety and daily routines are advised to adapt to peak sun hours between 11am and 3pm.
- The article notes the heat could be the hottest May Bank Holiday on record, per NHS guidance and Met Office data.
- The piece references social media as a barometer of public sentiment on UK heat.
- Media coverage frames UK heat as a broader climate and health issue, not just a weather event.
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