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Hampshire hotter than the Med
Sun lovers across Hampshire basked in temperatures warmer than those of the Mediterranean hotspots at the weekend.
Temperatures of 27C (80F) in some parts of the county far eclipsed those of sun-kissed destinations like Barcelona and Mallorca.
Yesterday was even hotter than Athens, Marseille, Rome and Tangier in Morocco where the mercury only made it up to 19C.
The early taste of summer prompted thousands to head for the coast and countryside.
And weather experts say there is more to come with the sun-drenched conditions set to continue for the next few days.
Since the clear blue skies settled in last week, the temperatures have been 10C higher than the seasonal average of between 17 and 18C.
For many, the clear blue skies and light winds were a chance to unwind in the county's beauty spots while some even ventured in to the sea to cool off.
Meanwhile ice cream vendors and beachside cafes were enjoying an out-of-season boost in turnover thanks to the roasting conditions.
Barry Read, who was running his ice-cream van at Lepe beach yesterday, was delighted with the unexpected blast of sunshine.
He said: "It has been brilliant. Everybody is enjoying themselves and enjoying having an ice cream."
Met Office forecaster Andy Bodenham said temperatures were just shy of the May record for the South East which was recorded at 29C (84F) on May 7, 1976. The British record was 30.6C (87F) in London back in 1945.
Forecast
Tuesday:
Mix of sun, cloud and light winds. Temperatures around 22-24C. (72F to 75F).
Wednesday:
Temperatures increasing slightly to between 24-25C (75F to 77F). Possibility of cloud cover.
Thursday:
Rising humidity with an increased threat of thunder storms 25-26C (77F to 79F).
Friday:
Stable conditions and temperatures around 22-24C (72F to 75F).
8:13am Monday 12th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: no ice cream, here on 8:30am Mon 12 May 08
"He said: "It has been brilliant. Everybody is enjoying themselves and enjoying having an ice cream."
Sweeping statement and not true. I know 1 couple who had a big argument, and went home after 10 minutes, and never bought an ice cream
"He said: "It has been brilliant. Everybody is enjoying themselves and enjoying having an ice cream."
Sweeping statement and not true. I know 1 couple who had a big argument, and went home after 10 minutes, and never bought an ice cream
Posted by: Matt, Soton on 9:08am Mon 12 May 08
Oh, if only we had an Ice Rink, then we could all go there to cool down!
Oh, if only we had an Ice Rink, then we could all go there to cool down!
Posted by: gorf, soton on 10:10am Mon 12 May 08
i went down sandbanks - was chocker blocker.
why can the council import a load of sand for mayflower park but they cant for weston shore??
forget the ice rink import billions of tonnes of sand for weston shore and get rid of all the stones.
couldnt some building firm crush the stones and use em for building or somethin?
i went down sandbanks - was chocker blocker.
why can the council import a load of sand for mayflower park but they cant for weston shore??
forget the ice rink import billions of tonnes of sand for weston shore and get rid of all the stones.
couldnt some building firm crush the stones and use em for building or somethin?
Posted by: Patron, Soton on 12:02pm Mon 12 May 08
Western shore is beautiful what with the rubbish and syringes. We could lie there and watch glorious Fawley Power Station when it blows up.
Western shore is beautiful what with the rubbish and syringes. We could lie there and watch glorious Fawley Power Station when it blows up.
Posted by: Tit on 1:19pm Mon 12 May 08
[quote][bold]Patron[/bold] wrote:
Western shore is beautiful what with the rubbish and syringes. We could lie there and watch glorious Fawley Power Station when it blows up.[/quote] That's the spirit :D
Patron wrote:
Western shore is beautiful what with the rubbish and syringes. We could lie there and watch glorious Fawley Power Station when it blows up.
That's the spirit :D
Posted by: Gerald, Pennington on 1:45pm Mon 12 May 08
I certainly wasn't enjoying an ice cream. I'm diabetic and it could kill me on the spot. Mr Read should be a bit more responsible in the marketing of his ice cream business instead of putting the lives of members of the public at risk. I fought in the war you know.
I certainly wasn't enjoying an ice cream. I'm diabetic and it could kill me on the spot. Mr Read should be a bit more responsible in the marketing of his ice cream business instead of putting the lives of members of the public at risk. I fought in the war you know.
Posted by: King Mush, Woolston on 1:59pm Mon 12 May 08
I went to the ice cream van in Mayflower Park and the guy was really nasty.
He said "Do you want crushed nuts?"
You know my reply......
I went to the ice cream van in Mayflower Park and the guy was really nasty.
He said "Do you want crushed nuts?"
You know my reply......
Posted by: mmmmm, Southampton on 3:09pm Mon 12 May 08
[quote][bold]no ice cream[/bold] wrote:
"He said: "It has been brilliant. Everybody is enjoying themselves and enjoying having an ice cream." Sweeping statement and not true. I know 1 couple who had a big argument, and went home after 10 minutes, and never bought an ice cream[/quote] That is soooo funny!
no ice cream wrote:
"He said: "It has been brilliant. Everybody is enjoying themselves and enjoying having an ice cream." Sweeping statement and not true. I know 1 couple who had a big argument, and went home after 10 minutes, and never bought an ice cream
That is soooo funny!
Posted by: no ice, cream on 3:14pm Mon 12 May 08
[quote][bold]mmmmm[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]no ice cream[/bold] wrote: "He said: "It has been brilliant. Everybody is enjoying themselves and enjoying having an ice cream." Sweeping statement and not true. I know 1 couple who had a big argument, and went home after 10 minutes, and never bought an ice cream[/quote] That is soooo funny![/quote] Not meant to be,is real as they were friends of mine and pointing out yet another factual error in reporting. Sweeping statements should not be made unless they can be proved.
mmmmm wrote:
no ice cream wrote: "He said: "It has been brilliant. Everybody is enjoying themselves and enjoying having an ice cream." Sweeping statement and not true. I know 1 couple who had a big argument, and went home after 10 minutes, and never bought an ice cream
That is soooo funny!
Not meant to be,is real as they were friends of mine and pointing out yet another factual error in reporting. Sweeping statements should not be made unless they can be proved.
Posted by: Mairy Hinge, the beautiful south on 4:16pm Mon 12 May 08
My friend Stuart in Gateshead reads this very funny board - Hi Stuey!
My friend Stuart in Gateshead reads this very funny board - Hi Stuey!
Posted by: Stuey, Newcastle Upon Tyne on 4:30pm Mon 12 May 08
[quote][bold]Mairy Hinge[/bold] wrote:
My friend Stuart in Gateshead reads this very funny board - Hi Stuey![/quote] Tis true, Good work and thanks to you all (except that idiot Crew657) ...Hats off to Gerald of Pennington today tho.... :-)
Mairy Hinge wrote:
My friend Stuart in Gateshead reads this very funny board - Hi Stuey!
Tis true, Good work and thanks to you all (except that idiot Crew657) ...Hats off to Gerald of Pennington today tho.... :-)
Posted by: monique on 6:06pm Mon 12 May 08
when is the paddling pool to open on the common?
when is the paddling pool to open on the common?
Posted by: monique on 6:06pm Mon 12 May 08
when is the paddling pool to open on the common?
when is the paddling pool to open on the common?
Posted by: monique on 6:06pm Mon 12 May 08
when is the paddling pool to open on the common?[bold]bold[/bold]
when is the paddling pool to open on the common?
Posted by: krankinonamarley, netley abbey on 6:14pm Mon 12 May 08
when is the paddling pool to open on the common? well monique i believe the opening day is set for November
when is the paddling pool to open on the common? well monique i believe the opening day is set for November
Posted by: Henry's mate mate's, Henry Land on 6:16pm Mon 12 May 08
Might be hotter than the med but I know were I would rather be.....jumping off Redbridge Fly-over.
Might be hotter than the med but I know were I would rather be.....jumping off Redbridge Fly-over.
Posted by: US Spitfire, Idaho USA on 4:22am Tue 13 May 08
If you don't like the heat, come over here. It SNOWED today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you don't like the heat, come over here. It SNOWED today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: JB Soton, Gosport on 7:03am Tue 13 May 08
[quote][bold]US Spitfire[/bold] wrote:
If you don't like the heat, come over here. It SNOWED today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/quote]
If we get too hot we indulge in a spot of 'tombstoning'which consists of jumping off flyovers failing that we take all our clothes off and run butt naked down Commercial Rd Totton, we are 'Mad dogs and Englishmen' a bit of heat does not bother us, we can handle it !
US Spitfire wrote:
If you don't like the heat, come over here. It SNOWED today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If we get too hot we indulge in a spot of 'tombstoning'which consists of jumping off flyovers failing that we take all our clothes off and run butt naked down Commercial Rd Totton, we are 'Mad dogs and Englishmen' a bit of heat does not bother us, we can handle it !
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