If you live in a city like London, Paris, or New York, you’re probably going to feel the urban heat island effect. That’s where all the concrete and asphalt soak up the sun and turn your street into a giant radiator.
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Meanwhile, coastal areas might get lucky with sea breezes—unless the ocean itself is unusually warm, which can actually make heatwaves worse. It’s like the ocean decides to be both your best friend and your frenemy at the same time.
And if you’re in the southern hemisphere? Well, August is your winter, so you’ll be snuggling in blankets while we northerners whine about the heat. Sorry not sorry.
