StoneRoad2013's photos with the keyword: summer 2022

One of the largest "beefsteak" tomatoes I've seen, it measured about 6" across and around 3 1/2" high. That's a standard cherry tomato alongside for scale. Contrary to some previous experience with large fruit & veg, it was excellent quality.

One of the largest "beefsteak" tomatoes I've seen, it measured about 6" across and around 3 1/2" high. The mobile phone is 4 1/2" long. That's a standard cherry tomato alongside for scale. Contrary to some previous experience with large fruit & veg, it was excellent quality.

One of the largest "beefsteak" tomatoes I've seen, it measured about 6" across and around 3 1/2" high. That's a standard cherry tomato alongside for scale & the phone is 4 1/2" tall. Contrary to some previous experience with large fruit & veg, it was excellent quality.

One of the largest "beefsteak" tomatoes I've seen, it measured about 6" across and around 3 1/2" high. Contrary to some previous experience with large fruit & veg, it was excellent quality.

One of the largest "beefsteak" tomatoes I've seen, it measured about 6" across and around 3 1/2" high. That's a standard 6" rule for scale. Contrary to some previous experience with large fruit & veg, it was excellent quality.

The second period of extreme heat was forecast over the weekend 17-19th July 2022, it produced the first RED warning for temperature and high alerts for medical and transport facilities. Another heatwave in the first half of August is predicted to last longer than this mid-July period [4 days instead of two] but may not reach 40degrees. A continuing problem is the near drought conditions. There have been a lot of "grass" fires, some of which have been escaped BBQs, others have resulted in the distressing loss of family homes. I hope that the idiots who discard lit cigarettes and abandon BBQs actually have a conscience and stop their anti-social behaviour before lives are lost. . not my image ; fair use & public information

Advice to keep hydrated and cool in the heatwave [July 2022] mainly for the many people in the UK unaccustomed to extreme heat. . . not my image ; fair use & public information

Infographic explaining heat affects on the body ... see also the heat exhaustion / heat stroke info ... . not my image ; fair use & public information

Infographic from the NHS illustrating the differences between heat exhaustion and heat stroke. There should be some treatment advice ... . . not my image ; fair use & public information

Explanation of the alert levels used in the summer 2022 heatwave. . . not my image ; fair use & public information

After a long period of drought conditions, the extreme heatwave forecast over the period 17th - 19th July 2022, also generated a "Very Extreme" fire danger warning. Unfortunately, some very stupid 1di0ts took the opportunity for committing arson attacks - as well as a number of accidental grass fires occurring in the same period. The results were devastating to the affected areas - including the loss of several homes in a couple of places ! . . Not my Image ; fair use & public information

The second period of extreme heat in the summer of 2022 resulted in the UK's Met Office issuing warnings of extreme heat, including the first ever at the RED warning level. That is : TAKE ACTON - risk to life. Many places recorded vrey high temperatures, the hottest was on 19 July, when a temperature of 40.3 °C (104.5 °F) was recorded at Coningsby, Lincolnshire, the hottest temperature ever recorded in the United Kingdom's Met Office history. The hot and dry weather also saw increased incidents of so-called "wildfires" with significant levels of damage, sadly, some of these were actually deliberate arson.

The drought, especially in the southern half [more like three-quarters] of the UK is causing problems for water supply. The worst affected areas, as in low water levels in reservoirs and aquifers, couples with the higher demand from urban pressures, went for hosepipe bans and suggested consumers reduced usage as much as possible . . . Not my Image : Fair Use & public information.

The third "heat wave" in August 2022 caused the Met Office to issue an amber warning for 11th to 14th August 2022. . . not my image : fair use & public information