FREEVIEW users have been warned that their favourite channels may be black out unexpectedly until the end of this week.
A surge in atmospheric pressure could potentially interfere with Freeview signals across the UK between June 13 and June 18.
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Hot weather translates to so-called ‘high-pressure conditions’, which routinely disrupts Freeview reception.
It frequently happens during heatwaves in the UK, big or small.
While the Met Office is yet to declare an official heatwave, recent weather has certainly been leaving folks pink faced.
While unlikely, it’s possible that people will temporarily lose some Freeview channels during this period of high pressure weather.
In extreme cases, some viewers could lose access to their Freeview reception entirely.
It follows similar disruption over the final bank holiday weekend in May, as Brits braced for yet another gloriously sunny weekend.
The good news is that it is only temporary, and any disruption should last from now until June 18, Freeview has predicted.
And luckily, the internet should be unaffected by the heat rays.
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“If you have an internet-connected Freeview Play TV, or one that has the players available to view, you will still be able to watch live and on-demand content from the likes of BBC iPlayer, ITVX, All4 or My5,” Freeview added.
Alternatively, you can watch Freeview via its mobile app which is available to download for free on your iPhone or Android.
It’s even available as an app on a web browser like Google, so you can hook up your laptop to your telly with an HDMI cable and get stuck into the TV marathon you were planning.
Freeview has also advised users not to retune their TV during this time, and instead wait until reception is fully restored.
To check if you might be affected, simply take a look at what the weather is looking like in your area on the Met Office website.
If its particularly hot where you live, or you’re expecting thunderstorms, then brace yourself for disruption.
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