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Old 06-23-2009, 02:54 PM
 
Location: The City of St. Louis
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As a former Austinite, now residing in the Midwest, all I have to say is, at least it is a dry heat. Right now it is 100 in Austin with 24% humidity and no heat index. I'm in Missouri, where it is 95, 50% humidity, and a heat index of 104.

At least with a dry heat it is usually a lot cooler in the shade. I was outside doing some manual labor this morning and could barely cool off in the shade. My jeans and T-shirt were literally soaked in sweat...like I had just hopped in Barton Springs.

Last summer in Austin was miserable, no doubt, but it was comfortable around sunset when it was really dry. I was able to go for a run in 97 degree temps in the afternoon/evening then, due to the low humidity. If i went for a run here in Missouri right now, with a cooler air temperature, I'd probably get a heat stroke. Your body has a very hard time giving off heat when it is so humid out.

However, it was in the 70's and 80's here just a few weeks ago, and it will probably cool back down before long. Last summer in Austin was miserable and long. Winter was great though.
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Old 06-23-2009, 03:15 PM
 
Location: Austin, TX!!!!
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Jennibec - Which weather do you prefer?
Definitely the sun and the heat. It has been pleasant enough in the evenings here to walk to the neighborhood park and sit in the shade and watch the rugrat run around. It may still be in the mid to high nineties but it is not uncomfortable if you wear shorts and bring ice water (or a frosty margarita in your commuter cup). I am sure if I had to work outside in the middle of the day I might be singing a different tune though.
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Old 06-23-2009, 04:38 PM
 
Location: Austin
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KVUE's website says the maximum high was 107 in July of 2000. ?

Austin, Texas Weather

but the Wiki climate page says the high was 112 in Sept. based on NOAA weather data from Camp Mabry.

Austin, Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I guess you can believe whichever source you prefer.
I do remember the 112 temp, though. And it would have been in about 2000, as that's when my daughter was away.
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Old 06-23-2009, 05:18 PM
 
Location: Hutto, Tx
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Took the kiddo to Blue Hole in Georgetown and was worried about baking, but it wasn't really that bad. It's a pretty cool place to swim. Cliff jumping seemed to be a popular sport today too, but I didn't try it because I was by myself with her.
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Old 06-23-2009, 05:32 PM
 
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As a former Austinite, now residing in the Midwest, all I have to say is, at least it is a dry heat. Right now it is 100 in Austin with 24% humidity and no heat index. I'm in Missouri, where it is 95, 50% humidity, and a heat index of 104.
THe heat index yesterday was 105, and it is hotter today.
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Old 06-23-2009, 08:42 PM
 
Location: Austin, TX
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I truly hate the summer in Austin, but at least it's not humid.
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Old 06-23-2009, 09:38 PM
 
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It doesn't compare to the summer of 1980. Oh my, God help us not to have a summer like that again. They're all hot, but that one was ridiculous.
I remember this all too well. My first baby was born on July 30, 1980. I thought I was going to die with the heat. I went to the mall everyday and walked for hours in order to stay cool and hope that it would make the baby come faster....no such luck....he was 2 weeks, 2 days late.

I just returned from Phoenix today. It was cooler there than here. That's not a good sign although it was suppose to be 108 there today.
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Old 06-23-2009, 11:35 PM
 
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I guess that I am lucky, because I love the heat. I can't stand being cold but good ol' Texas summers are wonderful for me. This is Texas, drink plenty of water, get acclimated to the heat and enjoy the sun.
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Old 06-24-2009, 06:34 AM
 
Location: Up in a cedar tree.
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I guess that I am lucky, because I love the heat. I can't stand being cold but good ol' Texas summers are wonderful for me. This is Texas, drink plenty of water, get acclimated to the heat and enjoy the sun.
You sound like my wife , I am the total opposite (but I can handel the heat, but I hate to sweat for doing nuttin)
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Old 06-24-2009, 07:42 AM
 
Location: Austin
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at least heat stroke keeps the emergency rooms busy.......gotta keep the local economy humming..
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