Explain Texas Hot? (weather) (Fort Worth, College Station: construction, school, college)

[lonestar2007]

Well, one thing is for certain, if it is summertime in Texas, and you're in a group of people who cannot agree on one single thing, bring up how hot it is and everyone is in agreement!

[ColdCanadian]

Originally Posted by lonestar2007

Well, one thing is for certain, if it is summertime in Texas, and you're in a group of people who cannot agree on one single thing, bring up how hot it is and everyone is in agreement!

I'll probably be an outcast then.

[Synopsis]

I remember about 6 years ago, it was one of those HOT, HOT, HOT summers that never seemed to end. I think it was 108 or something on Labor Day. Anyway, WFAA had one of those polls up that asked people's opinions on the heat. I, as were many others, was complaining about it being too hot to live in Texas and how I hated the heat. There were a few hard core people that were on the boards saying how they loved the heat, "Brang on the heat!" and the like. There was one lady that responded with a very funny line in response to the "Brang on the heat" remarks. She said, and I'll use the name Frank in her response because I forgot this fellow's name:

"Frank, now that's just bondo'd camaro talk and you know it.."

I about fell off my chair laughing. Anyone that grew up in these parts (or pretty much anywhere in the South) knows exactly what I'm talking about..

To this day, anytime I hear a stupid remark that would tend to be as a result of a lack of education, I'll say, "Now that's just bondo'd camaro talk."

[KerrTown]

The heat NOT the humidity is the reason I'm moving North. I figured it out during my visit to Las Vegas. It had absolutely no humidity but it was very hot--as hot as Houston--without it. I had a hard time comprehending why people would leave Los Angeles for this terrible weather.

I like Chicago's brutal winters; it's the perfect antidote to the heat and humidity I suffered during Houston summers for most of my life. At least the heat and humidity lasts for a few weeks in the summer while Houston has it for 6-9 months. Plus, I want to see snow!

[KewGee]

Originally Posted by KerrTown

The heat NOT the humidity is the reason I'm moving North. I figured it out during my visit to Las Vegas. It had absolutely no humidity but it was very hot--as hot as Houston--without it. I had a hard time comprehending why people would leave Los Angeles for this terrible weather.

I like Chicago's brutal winters; it's the perfect antidote to the heat and humidity I suffered during Houston summers for most of my life. At least the heat and humidity lasts for a few weeks in the summer while Houston has it for 6-9 months. Plus, I want to see snow!

I left the L.A. area for this terrible weather and wish I hadn't. It's a long story as to why we did and had I known 28 years ago what I now know, I wouldn't be here. Actually, I'm glad I no longer live in CA because it is not the wonderful place it once was, but I wish we had chosen a state with better weather and four really distinct seasons. Oh, well.

[chito]

Well thanks for all your insights. I'm leaving California for many reasons. I know there are trade offs as I love California as a place, but hate what its turned into socially and politically. If I could only find someplace with 4 seasons, Texas hospitality, and its gun laws I'd have found the perfect place I guess

[Spade]

Originally Posted by Synopsis

I remember about 6 years ago, it was one of those HOT, HOT, HOT summers that never seemed to end. I think it was 108 or something on Labor Day.

It was Labor Day 2000. I think it happened the day after Labor Day but it was hot that day too. The day after saw just about every Texas city above 110. I believe the area from Waco to Killeen to Austin was around 112-114 degrees that day. In my years living in Texas, I never experienced a day that hot, ever.

[I LOVE NORTH CAROLINA]

Originally Posted by Spade

It was Labor Day 2000. I think it happened the day after Labor Day but it was hot that day too. The day after saw just about every Texas city above 110. I believe the area from Waco to Killeen to Austin was around 112-114 degrees that day. In my years living in Texas, I never experienced a day that hot, ever.

Yes you are correct, I really it all too well. We had several days in Houston where the temperature was over 100 during that time

[ColdCanadian]

Originally Posted by Spade

It was Labor Day 2000. I think it happened the day after Labor Day but it was hot that day too. The day after saw just about every Texas city above 110. I believe the area from Waco to Killeen to Austin was around 112-114 degrees that day. In my years living in Texas, I never experienced a day that hot, ever.

At least it wasn't -100 F.

[Mom2Feebs]

Texas is hot--da*ned hot--but there ain't nuttin' like jumping into a cold pool on one of those 100* days! Oh man. It's heavenly. Try doing a Microsoft Live map search on various subdivision streets in Houston or Dallas--every other house seems to have a pool!