The UK is set to experience soaring temperatures yet again in the coming days, just three weeks after seeing record-breaking 40 degree weather during the last heatwave. While the Met Office has noted that this week’s weather won’t reach the dramatic heights we saw in July, this heatwave is shaping up to be a 10-day scorcher, with conditions moving into the low to mid 30s from Thursday and potentially reaching a whopping 35C on Saturday.
The searing temperatures have forced the government to declare heat health alerts across every region in England, paired with danger to life warnings and wildfire fears. Thames Water is also set to bring in restrictions on water use in the coming weeks.
As the cost of living continues to soar in Britain, many people will be looking for tips on how to keep cool on a budget. The cost of running an electric fan has been a hot topic as of late as energy prices have skyrocketed in recent months, with another dramatic spike set to hit the country in October. According to Uswitch, the typical 120w pedestal fan costs around 3.4p an hour to run on average. This soon racks up if you’re running a fan throughout a 10-day heatwave and may not be an option for those looking to reduce their electricity bills in any way they can.
