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It’s Britain’s hottest day of the year and people are struggling

Published 16:07 19 Jul 2016 BST

Carl Anka
It’s Britain’s hottest day of the year and people are struggling

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Warm today, huh?

Really warm. Like hottest day of 2016 warm. Britain has found itself in the midst of a lovely little heatwave this week with temperatures in the high twenties and early thirties. https://twitter.com/HollyJGreen/status/755290799391244288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw To quote Ray Winstone in Sexy Beast, "Bloody hell. I'm sweating in here. Roasting. Boiling. Baking. Sweltering. It's like a sauna. Furnace. You can fry an egg on my stomach." It's really hot. So of course, in true British spirit, people are complaining about it. https://twitter.com/dorkyeliza/status/755152800343027713 https://twitter.com/RobCryptx/status/755319829616291841 It's a lot today https://twitter.com/SummerRay/status/755294615847174144 Like, a lot. https://twitter.com/joshbythesea/status/755404676430962688 It's even affecting people's ability to work. https://twitter.com/jonnot/status/755406765831950336 Animals aren't coping. https://twitter.com/Mr_Mike_Clarke/status/755301558129135616 People are taking drastic steps to keep cool https://twitter.com/HollyMumbyCroft/status/755398783349977088 Although others reminded us to be grateful. https://twitter.com/OhKKatie/status/755319253373419521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw In true British style, it'll be over soon. https://twitter.com/shaistaAziz/status/755388130958663680 Stay cool folks https://twitter.com/TheCountessNHS/status/755410738982838272 Cherish the good moments. https://twitter.com/FreddieNathan/status/755317418248077316 The heatwave looks set to continue into Wednesday, as the BBC predicts another 30 degree day. But like the good friends we are at JOE, we've got you covered through this summer heat. Here's our guide as to a few things that ALWAYS happen whenever we get a bit of a heatwave. Curious as to why you've got that one mate who sweats so much? We have the answer. Oh, and just incase you feel like donning some shorts to beat the heat tomorrow, enjoy our style guide. And remember folks, stay hydrated: cotton is your friend, and a little baby powder down your boxers goes a long way. thumbnail_SNAPCHATUK

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