In case you hadn’t noticed, London and the South East is quite literally baking in a heatwave.
Temperatures in the capital are set to soar this week and could hit 40C which, whilst pleasant for some, is basically hell on earth for those who have to battle the notoriously steaming hot underground lines.
Brits are renowned for talking about the weather – come rain or shine – with a general disdain, and this summer they did not disappoint.
Whilst you may not be able to bag a day off in this hot weather, you can at least keep yourself mildly entertained with some of the best heatwave-inspired tweets the internet has to offer:
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This dog is how we all feel #heatwave pic.twitter.com/98PezkhqpD
— Holly Bourne (@holly_bourneYA)July 23, 2019
2.
Who’s excited about getting on the tube today? #heatwaveuk pic.twitter.com/Pay3OR3xdU
— Liz Slade (@lizslayed)July 23, 2019
3.
London x Heatwave https://t.co/pdVWw7cGB4 pic.twitter.com/zQp97Se0cR
— James Herring (@itsjamesherring)July 23, 2019
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This heatwave has reached critical levels. Lord's has just emailed MCC members to say they don't have to wear jackets in the pavilion tomorrow or Thursday.
— Patrick Kidd (@patrick_kidd)July 23, 2019
5.
Quite a few cardigans and hoodies on the Central LIne. I mean...you don't want to take any chances do you? #heatwaveuk
— Jane Garvey (@janegarvey1)July 23, 2019
6.
Ranking of my transport options in London sticky weather:
1. Overground
2. District line
3. Bus
4. Bike
5. Quite literally every other other moving vehicle
6. Running
7. Central Line— Mark Di Stefano 🤙🏻 (@MarkDiStef)July 22, 2019
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The UK when there's a #thunderstorm in the middle of a #heatwave pic.twitter.com/e5XnwUDNCW
— M@ (@MWi07)July 24, 2019
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Me right now ☀️☀️☀️#heatwave #toohottowork #melting pic.twitter.com/g75K0kPRCm
— Pro-FitWindscreens (@Pro_Windscreens)July 23, 2019
9.
The whole of the UK today #heatwave pic.twitter.com/27FH2mOnuD
— . (@ftblbrewster24)July 23, 2019
10.
Every bloke in the UK today. #Heatwave pic.twitter.com/hbSkSUu0hy
— David Brent (@DavidBrentMovie)July 23, 2019
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No but seriously, stop! #Heatwave pic.twitter.com/qf7A0WpMoe
— Saint Hoax (@SaintHoax)July 21, 2019
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All weekend #heatwave pic.twitter.com/HY9zSPBXis
— Menswear Stylist l NYC (@tarevamylia)July 19, 2019
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My favourite heatwave activity is to wander around Tesco Express pretending I can't decide what to buy
— Stuart Heritage (@stuheritage)July 22, 2019
14.
If you're in a meeting at work today, that room is going to be mega stuffy and you're in danger of falling asleep. So take a fresh salmon with you and give it to your best workmate. When they see you drifting off, they can slap you across the face with it #heatwave #heatwaveuk
— UK Heatwave Advice (@HeatwaveUk)July 23, 2019
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How to stay cool in the #heatwave tip 142
Have a dip in an ice cold water filled wheelie bin.
*Maybe clean it first...and don't use the same water 😅#heatwave #heatwaveuk pic.twitter.com/94orZXtrXQ— Official Weather UK (@Official_WXUK)July 23, 2019
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Getting on the Central Line when the temperatures above 20C should be an extreme sport
— Hardy Caprio (@HardyCaprio)July 23, 2019
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As a general rule, the Bakerloo and Central lines are notoriously the hottest and they will not be pleasant on Thursday. TfL's advice is to "Always carry water". I would add to that "and actually drink it" (just carrying it serves no purpose 😇) https://t.co/dkPvZ9W5z5
— Geoff Marshall (@geofftech)July 23, 2019
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The news: Britain will be facing temperatures up to 36 degrees for the next month
Me: #heatwaveuk pic.twitter.com/Iv12emyn9p— alice 🌺 (@randomsunrises)July 22, 2019
19.
Phew, Bob. Is it me or is it hot out here? Bob? Bob?...#heatwaveuk pic.twitter.com/mym3nlczpo
— Not The Droid You're Looking For (@SeaThreePeeO)July 22, 2019
20.
It's time to cool down #heatwaveuk #heatwave pic.twitter.com/ZNdPb7gQuE
— 𝕻𝖍𝖎𝖑 𝕾𝖑𝖊𝖉𝖌𝖊 🐈 🐕 (@Phil_Sledge)July 22, 2019
21.
Me in this damn heat 🔥 ☀️ #heatwaveuk pic.twitter.com/SkCsK2kJyI
— stupidinlovee (@stupidinlovee)July 22, 2019
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everyone in the uk sleeping:
the storm at 1am: pic.twitter.com/v8E4Oivnpz— caitlin #BETTER (@caitlin_x02)July 24, 2019
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When your manager says it’s still smart dress code at work #heatwaveuk pic.twitter.com/7tUG6caIwb
— K. Jones (@HennyInMyCereal)July 24, 2019
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UK weather is so passive aggressive man. Oh, you want summer. How is 37 degrees? pic.twitter.com/8AJ0hCv4mt
— M is for Mad (@_Azryah)July 22, 2019
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With a heavy heart I regret to inform you that the UK has melted because it was designed for a maximum temperature of 36 degrees.
— Karl Sharro (@KarlreMarks)July 25, 2019
26.
Me trying to sleep in this heatwave #loveisland pic.twitter.com/GgBpfKU9IQ
— ⋆ 𝘀𝘂𝗺 ⋆ (@sumx29)July 23, 2019
27.
Me outside enjoying the sunshine: Wow this heatwave is great!
Me inside 1 minute after sitting at my computer: pic.twitter.com/5r5vIV8f80— Neon Genesis Angelion (@mewtwotchi)July 23, 2019
28.
38 Degrees... if you see me in Liverpool Street like this today, mind your business. pic.twitter.com/aXuVdzNC34
— J.Daf (@J__Daf)July 25, 2019
29.
Never forget when the Guardian liveblog for the 2016 heatwave had to be abandoned because of the heat pic.twitter.com/kiMMbZxupH
— Scott Bryan (@scottygb)July 25, 2019
30.
How to survive the #londonheatwave on the #hottestdayoftheyear 🥵 pic.twitter.com/GecTGI62RM
— Kelly Florentia (@kellyflorentia)July 25, 2019
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“It’s cool in here, boy. For the rest of the summer, we can live inside the refrigerator.” pic.twitter.com/YVQfQnFWAU
— SimpsonsQOTD (@SimpsonsQOTD)July 25, 2019
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My mate's out sociopath-spotting today #londonheatwave pic.twitter.com/Fs7MUTNnSg
— ohdeery (@ohdeery)July 25, 2019
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I know it’s hot, but...really?! #heatwave pic.twitter.com/18rmRxp5FO
— ed gillespie (@frucool)July 25, 2019
