Summer Heat: Would You Like 105 F Instead?

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The thread discusses varying summer temperatures and weather conditions experienced by participants, including personal experiences with heat, humidity, and unpredictable weather forecasts. The conversation spans topics such as discomfort from high temperatures, gardening challenges, and frustrations with weather predictions.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express dissatisfaction with current temperatures, with one suggesting a trade for higher temperatures experienced previously.
  • Others report specific temperature readings and heat indices, noting the oppressive nature of humidity and its impact on daily activities.
  • Several participants share anecdotes about gardening difficulties and health concerns related to heat and humidity.
  • There are complaints about the accuracy of local weather forecasts, with participants questioning the reliability of predictions and expressing frustration over changing forecasts.
  • Some participants humorously suggest moving to cooler locations, such as northern Ontario or Alaska, while others reflect on the challenges of living in areas prone to severe weather events.
  • Multiple participants mention the impact of recent storms and weather phenomena, including microbursts and thunderstorms, on their surroundings and property.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a common sentiment of discomfort regarding the heat and humidity, but there is no consensus on the best way to cope with or respond to the weather conditions. Disagreements arise regarding the reliability of weather forecasts and the severity of local weather patterns.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying degrees of frustration with weather predictions, highlighting the unpredictability of local weather patterns and the challenges posed by high temperatures and humidity. There are references to specific weather events that have impacted participants' lives, but no clear resolution or consensus on these issues is reached.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in personal experiences related to extreme weather, gardening in hot climates, or the challenges of weather forecasting may find this discussion relevant.

  • #91
Oh wow. I'm in for one helluva a storm right now. Trees across the street are leaning. At least I'm in a big brick building. Clouds are moving dark, fast, and low.

Gotta find my kite!
 
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  • #92
Another sweltering humid afternoon in the 90s. There is supposed to be a Canadian high-pressure system moving in soon. It could get REAL loud out there. I hope we don't get any more twisters.
 
  • #93
We only got up to 101F today.
 
  • #94
"Only" 101? I'd be suffering, even with the AC on.
 
  • #96
I guess it's better today. The relative humidity must be down I only have a heat index of 108° but the temperature is 105°. Where's those 80°s Evo was promising? Heck; I don't think it got out of the 90s here last night.
 
  • #97
Does anyone remember the Robin Williams move "Good Morning Vietnam"? My second favorite line was the weather report - something to the effect of - 'it's HOT'!
 
  • #98
Turns out yesterday was the hottest day ever recorded in many areas in the northeast. Not just for the day... EVER. At least as long as we've been recording (80 years or more in some places)
 
  • #99
dlgoff said:
I guess it's better today. The relative humidity must be down I only have a heat index of 108° but the temperature is 105°. Where's those 80°s Evo was promising? Heck; I don't think it got out of the 90s here last night.

Don,

I woke up thinking this would be a good day to get outside, wrong, the weather report says mid high in the mid 80's, it is 88% but feels hotter, and that is in the shade. I was going to take a bicycle ride for exercise, but that would be bad, so a walk before sundown it is. Indoor stuff today, painting, etc...

How about some chicken water activity pics ? I am sure they must have some funny antics.

Rhody...
 
  • #100
rhody said:
Don,

I woke up thinking this would be a good day to get outside, wrong, the weather report says mid high in the mid 80's, it is 88% but feels hotter, and that is in the shade. I was going to take a bicycle ride for exercise, but that would be bad, so a walk before sundown it is. Indoor stuff today, painting, etc...

How about some chicken water activity pics ? I am sure they must have some funny antics.

Rhody...
The chickens were attacked by foxes, half of them were killed. :cry:
 
  • #101
Evo said:
The chickens were attacked by foxes, half of them were killed. :cry:

I have a simple solution, sniper rifle, and hang the first killed upside down near their pen. But wait, would the other foxes cannibalize their own, thus serving no real purpose. Animal experts feel free to chime in here...

Rhody...
 
  • #102
Please don't arm the chickens.
 
  • #103
Baby, it's loud outside! T-storms have swept in.
 
  • #104
turbo said:
Baby, it's loud outside! T-storms have swept in.

Nice to see you lost the "-1" congratulations, now, if someone takes your old ID it will be confusing for sure. God forbid they are a paying member and use your avatar, that would screw things up really good.

Rhody... :smile:
 
  • #105
WhoWee said:
Please don't arm the chickens.
:smile:

Rhody... :biggrin:
 
  • #106
rhody said:
Nice to see you lost the "-1" congratulations, now, if someone takes your old ID it will be confusing for sure. God forbid they are a paying member and use your avatar, that would screw things up really good.

Rhody... :smile:
I tagged on the "-1" because "turbo" was taken when I joined up. turbo was such a nice ferret that I wanted to honor him. "Ferret-bowling" was our favorite game. I'd tickle him and tease him, then scale him across that slippery floor, and he'd try to right himself so he could stop and come back to me. He'd play keep-away, so I'd have to work to get him and tease him. We had fun. Eventually, he'd come back to me and want to be held, and he'd crash in my lap.
 
  • #107
Ok, it was supposed to cool off at the end of the week, but now they're predicting a decrease for one day, then temps going back up.
 
  • #108
Evo said:
Ok, it was supposed to cool of at the end of the week, but now they're predicting a decrease for one day, then temps going back up.
Not good!
 
  • #109
We have a reprieve from the heat. The temps are in the mid 80s during the day, and low to mid 60s at night. It rained all day yesterday and gave us a much needed soaking. We had thundershower move through the area this afternoon, but it was bright and sunny before and after.

Sorry that you're getting the heat again Evo. There's a hot region centered on the KS/MO border.

Near dlgoff and Evo:
Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 110.

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 110.
 
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  • #110
Evo said:
Ok, it was supposed to cool off at the end of the week, but now they're predicting a decrease for one day, then temps going back up.

The last forecast I heard predicted these temps through the end of August.
 
  • #111
turbo said:
I tagged on the "-1" because "turbo" was taken when I joined up.
Nice name turbo-1+1.
 
  • #112
Jimmy Snyder said:
Nice name turbo-1+1.
Thanks! Jimmy is a nice name!
 
  • #113
turbo said:
Thanks! Jimmy is a nice name!

I vote for Jimmy_Snyder to change his ID to The_Jimster.

Rhody... :biggrin:
 
  • #114
OMG I just checked the temperature here. It's 106°F with an index of 110°F.
 
  • #115
It's 85f outside right now, but it feels 10 degrees cooler due to the low humidity and constant wind. I can't tolerate heat, but I could sleep outside in this, walking the dog and it feels very pleasant. I don't think I could tolerate it inside though.
 
  • #116
Dang. This afternoon, 107°F with and index of 110°F.
 
  • #117
dlgoff said:
Dang. This afternoon, 107°F with and index of 110°F.
Ooh! That's bad. We got near to 90 today, though the humidity made that temperature uncomfortable for me. I'd die in 107 without A/C.
 
  • #118
turbo said:
Ooh! That's bad. We got near to 90 today, though the humidity made that temperature uncomfortable for me. I'd die in 107 without A/C.
I'm dying now. And tomorrows forecast is hotter. I've heard, on TV, that there may be temperatures breaking records from 30 years ago.
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  • #119
Supposed to be 106F tomorrow, actual temperature, You walk outside and within a minute, you feel damp and can't breathe due to the humidity.
 
  • #120
At home yesterday, it was 96F at noon. And then by 430 pm, there was a hail storm, which is rather rare in our area.

I'm in Idaho for the week, and here it 52F this morning. Sunday and yesterday, it rained. Apparently, this summer has been relatively cool.
 

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