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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  • 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.

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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.

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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.

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

  • #181
Thunderstorms all around, but so far not here.
 
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  • #182
Astronuc said:
Storms: Mid-Atlantic power outages could last days
http://news.yahoo.com/storms-mid-atlantic-power-outages-could-last-days-091242847.html

The east coast experienced a series of derechos.
That was one of the worst storms I've ever been in. I heard the wind pick up suddenly and quickly checked the weather. We got one quick look at the radar before the power went out. After that, it was 30 minutes of non-stop lightning and extremely heavy rain.
 
  • #183
Borg said:
That was one of the worst storms I've ever been in. I heard the wind pick up suddenly and quickly checked the weather. We got one quick look at the radar before the power went out. After that, it was 30 minutes of non-stop lightning and extremely heavy rain.
That describes the storm we had 9 days ago, i.e., a week ago from last Friday. It start off as heavy rain, then intense lightning, then high wind, then the power went out. Prior to the storms, the temperature was reaching 100-105F. The day after the storm, the temperatures dropped by 30 F. Last Monday, the early morning temperature was 48 degrees and reach a high in the mid 70s. Within days the temperature was back up to the 90s during the afternoon. The thermometer on the back of the house reached 99 in the shade during the last two days.
 
  • #184
Not so bad today. Low 80s, with humidity that you can swim through. Duke and I took a walk so he could get his "business" done. I'm sweaty and he is sacked-out on his bed. We normally don't get into such patterns until late July/August, but here we are.
 
  • #185
How many more of these stupid power outages do we have to endure with long periods of blackouts until power companies learn to bury the power lines?
 
  • #186
gravenewworld said:
How many more of these stupid power outages do we have to endure with long periods of blackouts until power companies learn to bury the power lines?
Whenever they can get the Earth to insulated enough to bury 345kV transmission lines. :biggrin:
 
  • #187
gravenewworld said:
How many more of these stupid power outages do we have to endure with long periods of blackouts until power companies learn to bury the power lines?
Germany buries its power lines and has few outages. Population density is one thing going against the U.S. though. BTW, my power lines are buried and we still lost power for 29 hours this weekend.
Want to keep AC on? Bury power lines
 
  • #188
Excessive Heat Warning from this afternoon through Friday evening.
Highs in the 100s F possible Thursday and Friday, with heat indices reaching 100 each afternoon and as high as 105 to 110 Thursday and Friday.

Wondering what August will be like.
 
  • #189
I want to mow my lawns, but the humidity is oppressive and it's hard to breathe out there. I'm chilling out with Duke in the AC.
 
  • #190
Insanity said:
Wondering what August will be like.
Your shingles might melt.
 
  • #191
turbo said:
Your shingles might melt.

Will that be before or after the lawn and trees burst into flames?
 
  • #192
Insanity said:
Will that be before or after the lawn and trees burst into flames?
Depends. If you live in CO, they could happen simultaneously.
 
  • #193
turbo said:
Depends. If you live in CO, they could happen simultaneously.

Even better.
 
  • #194
Highs here of 16 C (61 F) both yesterday and today. Normal high for this date: 20 C (68 F).
 
  • #195
George Jones said:
Highs here of 16 C (61 F) both yesterday and today. Normal high for this date: 20 C (68 F).
color me jealous...
 
  • #196
We are having an electrical storm, the like of which I have never seen before. There is almost continual lightening. More than 100 per minute. I can only see the flashes of light against the clouds, not the bolts themselves. And it's accompanied by a downpour. Also, I can hear the sirens of several vehicles in the distance.
 
  • #197
Jimmy Snyder said:
We are having an electrical storm, the like of which I have never seen before. There is almost continual lightening. More than 100 per minute. I can only see the flashes of light against the clouds, not the bolts themselves. And it's accompanied by a downpour. Also, I can hear the sirens of several vehicles in the distance.
Is there worm-sign? (Dune)
 
  • #198
turbo said:
Is there worm-sign? (Dune)

Lair of the White Worm.

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  • #199
In my country, we're already in our Rainy season, but geez, we're still experiencing the Sun's burning hotness.OMG XD
 
  • #200
I can't wait to move to Boston in a month or so. Here in Baltimore, my car themometer just showed 104 degrees F on my way home today. According to my phone's weather app, it's something like 85 in Boston.
 
  • #201
Second day with 101F temps, fortunately low humidity. Tomorrow is supposed to be 105F+.
 
  • #203
yep, sooner then later ideally.
 
  • #204
Last week was hot and stormy throughout Poland.



You can see roof tiles failing.

That was in the northern Poland. Over 300 houses were severely damaged in this single hailstorm.

On Tuesday I called a friend of mine - he lives in the southern Poland. He couldn't talk long as he was supervising insurance agent estimating damage done by the hailstorm to his car.

Two days ago another hailstorm passed here - luckily for us it ended with just a single, small dent on Marzena's car roof.
 
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  • #205
Going to be a scorcher, I fear. Humidity is very high and the outdoor temp has been increasing by a degree every 5 minutes or so. Very uncomfortable outside. I feel sorry for the people stuck with triple-digit highs.
 
  • #206
Highs in the 90s today with RH in the 60s at best. We lost our electricity a couple of hours ago due to an old naked pine tree falling in wind-gusts and taking out the lines. We recently got power back, and the AC units are working overtime. The RH in the house is coming back down slowly, but breathing/sleeping might be a problem.

I have an uncle who is an HVAC professional, and I have to see if he can tie a whole-house AC unit into the ductwork of our furnace. Smaller AC units just can't keep up with this heat.
 
  • #207
I took Duke out on the back deck a few minutes ago to see if we we could tolerate the conditions. I couldn't and he seemed quite happy to get back in the house.
 
  • #208
heat index was 113F yesterday, so far only 103F today.
Suppose to break tonight, and be in mid 80s next week.
 
  • #209
It's 106°F here now but the heat index is only 105°F. :bugeye:
 
  • #210
Today's high was 101. We went and jumped in the lake.
 

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