115 degrees in...Chicago? (Phoenix: areas, cities, place)

[HX_Guy]

Study: Heat waves to get hotter

"WASHINGTON - During the European heat wave of 2003 that killed tens of thousands, the temperature in parts of France hit 104 degrees. Nearly 15,000 people died in that country alone. During the Chicago heat wave of 1995, the mercury spiked at 106, and about 600 people died.

In a few decades, people will look back at those heat waves and laugh, said Andreas Sterl, author of a new study.

Sterl's computer model shows that by the end of the century, high temperatures for once-in-a-generation heat waves will rise twice as fast as everyday average temperatures. Chicago, for example, would reach 115 degrees in such an event by 2100. Paris heat waves could near 109.

A few cities, such as Phoenix, which once hit 122 degrees and is projected to have heat waves of 120, have reached these extreme temperatures once or twice, but would be hitting those numbers more often as the world heats up over time."

[Steve-o]

Thats when Ill pack my gear and head to Anchorage. Heat like that blows goats, I wont stand for it.

[country pride]

Originally Posted by HX_Guy

Study: Heat waves to get hotter

"WASHINGTON - During the European heat wave of 2003 that killed tens of thousands, the temperature in parts of France hit 104 degrees. Nearly 15,000 people died in that country alone. During the Chicago heat wave of 1995, the mercury spiked at 106, and about 600 people died.

In a few decades, people will look back at those heat waves and laugh, said Andreas Sterl, author of a new study.

Sterl's computer model shows that by the end of the century, high temperatures for once-in-a-generation heat waves will rise twice as fast as everyday average temperatures. Chicago, for example, would reach 115 degrees in such an event by 2100. Paris heat waves could near 109.

A few cities, such as Phoenix, which once hit 122 degrees and is projected to have heat waves of 120, have reached these extreme temperatures once or twice, but would be hitting those numbers more often as the world heats up over time."

Im not gonna comment on how I feel about Az, but 115 degrees anywhere is one big 'Yikes!!'.

[ZonyPony]

Originally Posted by HX_Guy

A few cities, such as Phoenix, which once hit 122 degrees and is projected to have heat waves of 120, have reached these extreme temperatures once or twice, but would be hitting those numbers more often as the world heats up over time."

You've got to be a disciple of "global warming" to believe that.

[fcorrales80]

zonypony, you are right. I am learning about the theory of "global warming" and am confused to say the least. The broad general consencous, it seems, is that global warming will not heat up the earth, but heat up the areas that are supposed to be frozen. Causing weather patterns around the world to be impacted. I've heard experts say that the desert southwest could get drier...or that it could enter into a wet phase in which "too" much precipitation occurs negatively impacting delicate ecosystems that survive with just enough water every year.

[breer23]

Originally Posted by ZonyPony

You've got to be a disciple of "global warming" to believe that.

Not really...the Sun will continue to heat up as it ages.

[Steve-o]

Originally Posted by breer23

Not really...the Sun will continue to heat up as it ages.

Is this Al Gore's latest and greatest theory?

[breer23]

Originally Posted by Steve-o

Is this Al Gore's latest and greatest theory?

Nope, I was simply stating a slice of physics...as the Sun ages, it will produce more energy as its fusion rate increases.

Now, if Gore claims he invented that too...I'm changing professions!

[dc1225]

Originally Posted by Steve-o

Thats when Ill pack my gear and head to Anchorage. Heat like that blows goats, I wont stand for it.

glad to see that you've lowered yourself to blowin goats now! don't worry, it'll never be that hot here!

[LordBalfor]

Originally Posted by breer23

Nope, I was simply stating a slice of physics...as the Sun ages, it will produce more energy as its fusion rate increases.

The changes YOU are talking about will not happen for BILLIONS of years. The sun is in a very stable cycle now - only about halfway (or less) through it's supply of Hydrogen. The more exotic reactions do not start taking place until the Hydrogen supply begins to become exhausted - at which time other reactions begin to take place producing things like Carbon, Oxygen etc.

Again though, this phase of the sun is a LONG way off.

Ken