It's been way too hot for me today ....I'm melting ....
By Traceyjayne
@Traceyjayne (12538)
United Kingdom
May 26, 2026 6:00pm CST
I know the weather people said it was going to be hot .... But, crikey ....this is the UK ....we simply don't have this weather here. Certainly not in May.
So I didn't get much sleep last night ...still coughing a lot ....and today I was too hot to sleep.
I am absolutely melting here ....
Goodness knows what it will be like in the actual Summer.
What tips do you have for keeping cool ?
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11 responses
@AmbiePam (123548)
• United States
27 May
I keep my water in the freezer until it gets ice crystals, and then I drink out of it as the day goes onward. I also get a cloth, soak it with water, wring it out a bit, and then leave it on the back of my neck. And even with the AC on, I run my fans so the AC won’t have to go full blast.
August is the worst month for us in Oklahoma. We once had ten days of 110+ F (43 C) heat in August. But May has been hot and muggy. Thankfully, the tornadoes have been fewer this time of year than normal.
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@Traceyjayne (12538)
• United Kingdom
27 May
We just are not used to.such hot weather here.
I have been putting cold cloths on my forehead and legs
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@Traceyjayne (12538)
• United Kingdom
27 May
Cold drinks and a fan I can do....we don't have AC
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@rakski (158598)
• Philippines
27 May
@Traceyjayne
You can open the windows but I'm afraid the insects will come and get you
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@Traceyjayne (12538)
• United Kingdom
27 May
@rakski yes, and I have had enough of insect bites already ,!
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@allen0187 (59989)
• Philippines
27 May
I usually take a shower two to three times a day especially during summer.
I also keep myself hydrated.
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@xFiacre (15045)
• Ireland
27 May
@traceyjayne My tip is to come to Ireland. We’re just in the high teens and we intend staying there. No need for all those extra degrees. On our holiday in France the temps were 15-19 degrees, sometimes calling for a heavy coat, then on the last day it rocketed to 32 degrees.
@Traceyjayne (12538)
• United Kingdom
27 May
I would love to visit Ireland one day ....my Nans family came from Ros Common.
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@Freelanzer (10782)
• Canada
27 May
We are finally having hot weather this week. Seems like we skipped spring and went straight to summer.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (18558)
• Torrington, Connecticut
27 May
Todays going to be another hot one, stay hydrated
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@GardenGerty (170229)
• United States
27 May
Drink lots of cold water. Turn on fans. If outside find shade and a breeze. I am mowing today. Storms are coming but for now we are also HOT.
@snowy22315 (211261)
• United States
27 May
I heard there was a heat wave in the UK. It's been coolish here.
@Juliaacv (56984)
• Canada
27 May
We turned our a/c on today because of the heat.
Otherwise I try to cut down on my caffeine intake and drink more cold, ice water.
I also try to eat more fresh fruits for their cooling effect, keep the blinds and window dressings drawn to keep the sun out. I find these things help-I hope that they help you.
@Traceyjayne (12538)
• United Kingdom
27 May
I am drinking lots of cold drinks and have curtains closed. We don't have AC in this country in regular homes.
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@JudyEv (385346)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 May
I have another friend in England who is complaining of the heat. I hope it cools down soon.
@Traceyjayne (12538)
• United Kingdom
27 May
Oh it will change ....we don't get much hot weather here, which is why we can't cope with it.
@JudyEv (385346)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 May
@Traceyjayne I think they're in Somerset. She's an online friend who writes and I edit/suggest a few things from time to time. We're gradually learning more about each other.
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@LindaOHio (223811)
• United States
27 May
Turn on the AC. I finally turned mine on. I'm sorry you're still not well. Try and get some rest.
@Traceyjayne (12538)
• United Kingdom
30 May
@LindaOHio no, we don't have the best weather here .....AC wouldn't be used that much ....
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@Traceyjayne (12538)
• United Kingdom
27 May
We don't have AC in this country ....only in shops and businesses, not in regular homes
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@LindaOHio (223811)
• United States
29 May
@Traceyjayne That's a bummer. Probably because it doesn't get that hot that often.
