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Location: northern Vermont - previously NM, WA, & MA
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It's July and its dang hot out just about all over the country. Even up as far north as Massachusetts it feels like inferno hot outside, and highs are going to approach 100. A lot of people are complaining, but I can take it. I'd trade this heat for heaps of snow anyday, while others around here seem to be reminiscing winter. I'll jump in the pool this afternoon and other hot days head over to the beach.
Got me thinking, how is everyone else taking the heat where they live. Places like Dallas seem to be very hot for a solid 3 months. The Midwest is still having a big heat wave. The Southwest got very warm earlier this year, sparking wildfires. Texas is very hot and needs rain badly. When I lived in Seattle people would complain if it got above 80 (weather wimps). Besides AC how do people beat the heat in your area? Do you like it, love it, or hate it?
Last edited by Champ le monstre du lac; 07-21-2011 at 01:14 PM..
Absolutely hate that disgusting weather. Plus, it's totally unhealthy as evidenced by the number of people dying from it. Not to mention 24/7 sticky underwear. My condolences.
Last edited by Rhymes with Best Coast; 07-21-2011 at 01:27 PM..
I was just grabbin a coffee from Dunkins and saw a pigeon burst into flames, mid-flight. It's pretty rugged outside. If you're along the East Coast, seek shelter.
Location: The Greatest city on Earth: City of Atlanta Proper
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As off repeated, hardily believed, but about to be proved truth:
Current Temp for selected major cities as of 2:30 est
Chicago - 100 degrees, heat index 111
Boston - 94 degrees, heat index 104
New York City - 96 degrees, heat index 106
Washington DC - 95 degrees, heat index 111
Baltimore 101 degrees, heat index 116
Philadelphia 96 degrees, heat index 106
Atlanta 89 degrees (Forecasted to be in the low 70s by 6pm when a nice cool Summer thunderstorm rolls through) Heat index currently 97 but there is a breeze and about 10 degrees cooler under tree shade. Elevation is your friend.
I honestly love winter. I could NEVER take this heat for more than a few days. Give me snow and freezing cold temps over this any day. Winter I just bundle up and go outside with no problems, today it's almost like a "panic" where I just want to run inside instantly and dread the walk to the train after work.
Luckily heat like this in Chicago is extremely rare.
As off repeated, hardily believed, but about to be proved truth:
Current Temp for selected major cities as of 2:30 est
Chicago - 100 degrees, heat index 111
Boston - 94 degrees, heat index 104
New York City - 96 degrees, heat index 106
Washington DC - 95 degrees, heat index 111
Baltimore 101 degrees, heat index 116
Philadelphia 96 degrees, heat index 106
Atlanta 89 degrees (Forecasted to be in the low 70s by 6pm when a nice cool Summer thunderstorm rolls through) Heat index currently 97 but there is a breeze and about 10 degrees cooler under tree shade. Elevation is your friend.
But sorry everyone is suffering.
Yeah there you go, Atlanta is much more moderate than many many cities in the Summer.
Location: northern Vermont - previously NM, WA, & MA
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The heat tends to suck more if you’re trapped in the city. Near the coast there is still a breeze kicking up which makes it a bit more tolerable. Even inland I don't mind it. It feels better than wind chill or damp cold to me. I've never experienced it for long periods of time as they do in Texas or Arizona. I wonder how they like it. Many must acclimate to it.
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