104 degrees Sat - 101 Sun - 100 Mon ---What the heck is going on? (Houston: loan, live)

[xsloane]

Yes, globlal warming... I watched a show on PBS about the water in TX and they said that in 20 years (or was it 2020?), they predict that the whole state from the west, to pretty much the I35 line will become a dessert!! They said that where it is hot, it will be much hotter and dry and where it rains, it will rain more and flood more often. I like to stay informed but when I read or hear these forecasts it scares me, I worry and the worst part... There seems to be nothing we can do about it.

[airboat5]

I hear ya readymade. I work outside all year round.. this is what made me move 1500 miles north. I miss texas but not the heat. stay cool

[Canine*Castle]

Originally Posted by CptnRn

High of 70 and low of 31 predicted for Jackson Hole, Wyoming tomorrow! Anyone up for a road trip?

That is just so beautiful, but mountains are ..... especially snow covered. Thanks for cooling me off if only for 10 seconds.

[kiacook]

When I get in my car, I have to use a t-shirt to touch my steering wheel or I get burned. I'm freezing cold when I'm indoors anywhere but home, and feel like I'm going to die from the heat when I'm outside. I honestly don't know if I can deal with this kind of heat, and I'm beginning to wonder if moving here was a mistake.

You probably just haven't learned the coping mechanisms yet. In the cold, there are things you do to deal and I've found there are in the heat too. Do you have a sun shade for you car to keep the steering wheel cool? Are your car windows tinted? Can you park in the shade and try to walk in shade? I mean it sucks, but it's not usually this bad.

[atxcio]

At least we're not the only part of Texas suffering! Interesting to look at the current conditions in Austin, Houston, and Dallas from National and Local Weather Forecast, Hurricane, Radar and Report


Austin
Temp: 97
Feels like: 97
Humidity: 27%

Dallas
Temp: 97
Feels like: 101
Humidity: 35%

Houston
Temp: 89
Feels like: 97
Humidity: 58%

[twange]

Originally Posted by readymade

I have to say, I moved here last August and I was fine. I usually love hot weather, and I was bummed when it started cooling off in October or so. I enjoy 90 degree weather.

But this? This is completely unbearable to me. Other than a stint at Barton Springs last weekend, I pretty much go from my house to my car to work. For the past two weeks. When I get in my car, I have to use a t-shirt to touch my steering wheel or I get burned. I'm freezing cold when I'm indoors anywhere but home, and feel like I'm going to die from the heat when I'm outside. I honestly don't know if I can deal with this kind of heat, and I'm beginning to wonder if moving here was a mistake. With global warning, it's only going to get worse.

Just like the other poster said: get a sunshade! Makes a HUGE difference. I crack the windows as well. The car will still be hot but you won't burn your hands

Also, do you have access to a pool? We find that to be a key element here. When we first came here we were a little put off to live in an 80s complex. "Pool? That's nice but I probably won't use it"...uh, the pool freakin' rocks. I don't even care what I look like in a bathing suit anymore.

[love roses]

just hunt out the shade. It's hit 100 degrees in Texas for many, many years before this and it'll pass. We're not joking when we say it gets hot here. Sun shades are a must, I'll 2nd everyone on that! My friend in Angleton said they got rain today.

[inthecut]

Originally Posted by woodinvilleguy

Rode 60 miles today. man it was hot going from the damn to the top of Steiner Ranch.

I saw a lot of bikes doing the dam loop today, you are all crazy :-) oh wait, maybe that means I am too.

I jogged 4 miles today...rode 55 Fri......we are ALL crazy........which is good news, as if we go to hell we can evidentally handle a workout there as well, with someone(Satan) encouraging us, like a drill instructor......
and yes, I DO have a warped mind, thank you very little....

[inthecut]

Originally Posted by CptnRn

High of 70 and low of 31 predicted for Jackson Hole, Wyoming tomorrow! Anyone up for a road trip?

I am, as long as Billy Joe Bob who lives in that shack promises not to marinate us for dinner.....or do other nasty things.....

[inthecut]

Originally Posted by readymade

I have to say, I moved here last August and I was fine. I usually love hot weather, and I was bummed when it started cooling off in October or so. I enjoy 90 degree weather.

But this? This is completely unbearable to me. Other than a stint at Barton Springs last weekend, I pretty much go from my house to my car to work. For the past two weeks. When I get in my car, I have to use a t-shirt to touch my steering wheel or I get burned. I'm freezing cold when I'm indoors anywhere but home, and feel like I'm going to die from the heat when I'm outside. I honestly don't know if I can deal with this kind of heat, and I'm beginning to wonder if moving here was a mistake. With global warning, it's only going to get worse.

Actually, bucko, you didn't move....you died and went to hell....Old Satan just WANTS you to think you moved....you moved all right.....to HELL'S KITCHEN! HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA(Evil laugh..)