I've checked the date four times already today. It is too early in the season to be this hot. Temperatures have been just below 100 degrees fahrenheit for the last three days. The heat wave is predicted to go through Sunday - with a bit of a break coming Monday through Wednesday at a -brisk- 95 degrees...
I hate the heat and humidity. It isn't even officially summer yet! What worries me even more is the lack of rain. We've had some rain over the last several weeks, but nowhere near enough to lift drought restrictions. NOAA's local forecast runs through Friday of next week, and doesn't mention a drop of rain. Last summer seemed so long, so hot, and so dry. It seemed to take forever for the coolness of autumn to arrive.
Ultimately, I realize I shouldn't complain so much. There are places far hotter, and far drier, and people who have no air conditioning - no relief from the heat or drought. Despite my level of comfort, I can't help shake memories of years with much more moderate weather. Certain weather could be expected during certain seasons. Thundershowers were typical this time of year. With a few exceptions, it feels like the typical summer weather pattern of heat and humidity along with afternoon thundershowers disappeared in the Southeastern United States sometime around 1996.
Well folks, it's time for me to head home for the evening. If you need me, you'll find me out on the front lawn doing a rain dance, drenched in sweat. Perhaps even Zeus himself will toss a thunderbolt at my ass! That'd make MY day!
I hate the heat and humidity. It isn't even officially summer yet! What worries me even more is the lack of rain. We've had some rain over the last several weeks, but nowhere near enough to lift drought restrictions. NOAA's local forecast runs through Friday of next week, and doesn't mention a drop of rain. Last summer seemed so long, so hot, and so dry. It seemed to take forever for the coolness of autumn to arrive.
Ultimately, I realize I shouldn't complain so much. There are places far hotter, and far drier, and people who have no air conditioning - no relief from the heat or drought. Despite my level of comfort, I can't help shake memories of years with much more moderate weather. Certain weather could be expected during certain seasons. Thundershowers were typical this time of year. With a few exceptions, it feels like the typical summer weather pattern of heat and humidity along with afternoon thundershowers disappeared in the Southeastern United States sometime around 1996.
Well folks, it's time for me to head home for the evening. If you need me, you'll find me out on the front lawn doing a rain dance, drenched in sweat. Perhaps even Zeus himself will toss a thunderbolt at my ass! That'd make MY day!
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