Heatpocalypse 2011

[bono_212]

Oh we've had 100%. I don't know how Florida can stand this.

 

[U2DMfan]

We've had 30 days of 100+ heat this year.
And it ain't stopping any time soon.
Fuck this heat, no matter where you are.

 

[cobl04]

Maybe you stole it from us. We didn't have one goddam day over 40 this summer

I think the fucked up weather all year has had a bit to go with La Nina/El Nino, I've read a few times that they were particularly intense this year.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Aww, boo hoo, East Coast. It was 112 degrees where I live a few days ago, and that's not the heat index. It's funny how it's suddenly news when the heat dome gets to the Important Region. We're having the worst heat and drought since the Dust Bowl and New Yorkers act like they're living in hardship because it's 104. I saw the NBC Nightly News earlier tonight and they were talking about the horrible temperatures in the 90s that the East has to endure for the next few days.

So why don't you make a thread about it and stop bitching in mine.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Temp got as low as a chilly 96 last night. Back in the 100's again today... the way the roads and steel buildings here in Manhattan retain the heat makes it even worse.

Power grid is being pushed to it's limits. Hopefully it holds up...

 

[bono_212]

We lost power here once, the factory I worked at did too, thank God I wasn't there at the time. The cable went out at one point too.

 

[LemonMelon]

Aww, boo hoo, East Coast. It was 112 degrees where I live a few days ago, and that's not the heat index. It's funny how it's suddenly news when the heat dome gets to the Important Region. We're having the worst heat and drought since the Dust Bowl and New Yorkers act like they're living in hardship because it's 104. I saw the NBC Nightly News earlier tonight and they were talking about the horrible temperatures in the 90s that the East has to endure for the next few days.

Mocking irritible people frying in the heat for not frying in heat 10 degrees worse is not a great way to make friends.

 

[iron yuppie]

I would never have guessed that the weather in Vegas would be more tolerable than that in Chicago at this time of year. I am coming back to Chicago later today (if this flight ever leaves), so I hope that weather tempers a bit.

 

[Thora]

Travis doesn't believe that I have SAD over it being summer. I really, really just get super bummed out when it's hot like this. But, no, I realize it's not actual SAD, and I would totally trade places with you in a heartbeat 'twere it possible.

I don't know what it's called, but there is something that's the opposite of SAD, for people who HATE the sun and warmth. That's my best friend. We're so completely opposite. I couldn't believe she actually agreed to come with me to Vegas a few years ago. She stayed in the hotel/casino most of the time.

Temp got as low as a chilly 96 last night. Back in the 100's again today... the way the roads and steel buildings here in Manhattan retain the heat makes it even worse.

Power grid is being pushed to it's limits. Hopefully it holds up...

That would suck to have no AC (as much as I love the heat - AC is wonderful). Hope the power doesn't go out!

 

[Jive Turkey]

Aww, boo hoo, East Coast. It was 112 degrees where I live a few days ago, and that's not the heat index. It's funny how it's suddenly news when the heat dome gets to the Important Region. We're having the worst heat and drought since the Dust Bowl and New Yorkers act like they're living in hardship because it's 104. I saw the NBC Nightly News earlier tonight and they were talking about the horrible temperatures in the 90s that the East has to endure for the next few days.

Certainly all your tears can sustain a few crops for a couple days, no?

 

[daygloeyes2]

Certainly all your tears can sustain a few crops for a couple days, no?

I didn't realize this was a game of "My life sucks more than yours".

 

[Sicy]

Surprisingly perfect weather lately in No Cal. 75 right now.

 

[PhilsFan]

Weather has a well known east coast bias.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Weather has a well known east coast bias.

Just like ESPN

 

[coolian2]

snow likely on the mountains around auckland in the next few days. it hasn't snowed here since poland was nazi free.

who wants to trade places?

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Yes.

 

[Mrs. Garrison]

We've had 30 days of 100+ heat this year.
And it ain't stopping any time soon.
Fuck this heat, no matter where you are.

You know its bad when a "cold front" comes in and drops the temps down to 99 and you suddenly feel like going outside and doing yardwork you've been neglecting!

 

[LemonMelon]

Heat index of 88 right now and it feels like spring.

 

[Mrs. Garrison]

105 degrees today...i would kill for a heat index of 88!

 

[corianderstem]

I came back to Seattle, and landed in 83 degrees and sun! Summer is finally here in the PNW!!!!

Oh ..... tomorrow is 67 and rainy.

Apparently the same weather system that's been causing the awful heat everywhere else is causing our non-summer out here. Yeah, I wouldn't care to have the heat instead of this, but .... surely those aren't the only two options? 65 and 95?

 

[KhanadaRhodes]

i miss it being warm

although i say "warm" and not "bastard hot" because as soon as i got too toasty i was back in front of a bloated air conditioner.

he says when he sat out on a deck when the heat index was like 110 or some shit.

I didn't even know 82% humidity was even possible, it must be unbearable.

I'll take 120F dry heat anytime compared to that.

oh yeah, like ashley said i've seen 100% humidity. it's awful.

i do miss the hot weather though. it was uncomfortable walking around outside, but i just carried a fan with me everywhere. spray water in my face, use the fan, and it's like i'm in front of a freezer. i should've brought one back to nz with me since there's no reprieve from summer here - no one has a/c.

summer > winter

 

[bono_212]

94% humidity right now. It's nasty out there, but thank God it's only 73 (at 8 in the morning) faaaaar more bearable when compared with last week.

 

[trojanchick99]

In SoCal it's been mild, which means we will get ridiculously hot in September. Freaking Santa Ana winds.

I did briefly experience the heatwave in Memphis. I thought I was going to melt. The worst part was walking outside at night. It kept getting more humid and not that much cooler. Ugh.

 

[No spoken words]

I live a block from the ocean, so, it's not hot at all here. You know, cos of the ocean breeze, etc.

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

I live a block from the ocean, so, it's not hot at all here. You know, cos of the ocean breeze, etc.

gfy

 

[flybabe]

Down here around the 'armpit' states, or more like the 'bottom of your shoe states' I think we must be neighbors to the gates of hell because even when the wind blows, heat is just being blown into your face. It's hot as a hairdryer in you face... And it's most definitely hotter than in New York. Right now its 96* with a heat index of 104.

 

[Jive Turkey]

It's hot as a hairdryer in you face

I wish people wouldn't do that

 

[Tiger Edge]

Oh we've had 100%. I don't know how Florida can stand this.

used to it

in fact, if i go anywhere else, my lips chap instantly. we're like frogs down here.

but anyway, yes it's hot as hell. i made the mistake of biking over the weekend without a water bottle. a mistake i will never make again.

 

[nielsgov]

Could you guys give some of your heat and sunshine to Western Europe then?

It's been cold and rainy all month.

 

[Tiger Edge]

I'll take your cold. I have the rainy.