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As it happened: Heatwave in York and North Yorkshire

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Monday, 18 July, 2022

Updates as the red warning heatwave hits York. Got info or pix? Let us know on Twitter, or at info@yorkmix.com

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York gets the gritters out to keep roads running

The gritters are usually only seen in the snow

We’re used to seeing the gritters come out in York in adverse winter conditions.

But they are being deployed today and tomorrow as we experience the super-hot weather.

City of York Council said:

We know this might look a little strange, but when road surfaces reach high temperatures, it can causes the bitumen to rise to the surface which looks like the surface is melting.

By spreading light dustings of sand it’ll act like a sponge to help soak up any excess bitumen.

Thank you to all these teams for their dedication in what are very difficult working conditions.

Heatwave keeping crowds away in York

People sticking to the shade in Museum Gardens. Photographs: Peter Cahill

Our young reporter Peter Cahill has been out and about this morning seeing how York is doing in the heat and taking these pictures.

Here are his observations from the city centre:

As the heatwave continues, more people are venturing outside to enjoy the sunshine. However, with the temperature still rising, there are fewer people in the city centre than normal.

Places like the Museum Gardens are becoming busier as the day goes on, with people seeking some fresh air.

With the rising heat it is becoming even harder to stay cool, but some shady spots in the park are proving popular.

We hope everyone remembers to put on their sunscreen and stay hydrated and cool in the growing heat.

Police highlight hidden dangers of jumping into rivers

 

North Yorkshire Police tweeted: “While diving under a bridge in the Humberside force area last week, our @YaTHMarineUnit colleagues located this steel pole, embedded upright about one metre below the surface.

“Just imagine the consequences if somebody had jumped into that water.”

“Open water come with numerous risks, including cold water shock, contamination, hidden dangers and unknown depths.

“Take extra care to ensure the safety of yourself, your friends and your family.”

‘Stay off the booze’ – says York Gin!

Kitty Rowe and Ollie Tanner Smith from York Gin are on the tonics

Here’s an unusual plea from York Gin: ‘Stay off the booze!’

This is the advice it has posted on its website:

We’re taking the unusual step for a gin company to advise you to lay off the G&Ts on Monday and Tuesday.

With temperatures in York due to hit up to 39C, we’re advising you all to concentrate on keeping as cool as possible and hydrated.

Alcohol makes you sweat more, it makes you wee more – neither helps with hydration.

So our advice is: take a couple of days off the booze – and enjoy a double on Wednesday when it’s all over and it’s raining!

One of York Gin’s founding directors, Emma Godivala, said: “These temperatures are just crazy – and we think the best thing people can do is to concentrate on staying as cool as possible, and avoiding dehydration.

“We’re looking after our distillery and shop staff with extra air conditioners. We won’t be distilling any gin on Monday and Tuesday as it involves heating our copper still. And we’ll keep a watching brief on whether we need to take any other measures.”

She said everyone should “raise a G&T toast when it’s all over. We think by then we’ll all need a double.”

Tips to keep cool in the heatwave from York Energy Advice

 

York Energy Advice, the free energy service for York residents, has compiled a list of tips to keep cool over the next couple of days.

It all makes a lot of sense.

Find out more about the service on the York Energy Advice website.

How to work from home and stay cool too

 
Working from home – Jay Commins of Pyper York

Jay Commins, managing director of Pyper York has over 25 years of experience in working in PR. It also appears he has a bit of expert knowlege on keeping cool in the summer heat too!

He shared this picture on his social media today.