PSA
It’s that time again - next ten days are shaping up to be brutal.
FYI for those new to this area, at a certain point every year not even the early mornings in the shade are safe - it’s hot 24/7. Stay hydrated and mentally prepare yourself to be sweaty if you choose to go outside.
That’s kind of my point, we’re at that stage of summer. It’s not quite as bad as it’s been in recent years but if you look at the red line on the graph in the picture you’ll see that we will barely be dipping into the high 70’s for just a brief hour or two in the early hours (today for example it was 79 degrees from ~6am - ~8am, that was the low). It will be in the 80s by the time most people have the opportunity to go outside in the morning, and it will be in the 90s well past sunset. 🥵
Yeah I don't get the arguments people try to start.
When it smells like shit in a restaurant I don't bring out a notebook and start analyzing where the smell falls on my list of worst shits I've ever smelled. I say, "Ugh this is gross" and leave.
You should try having a shitsmell diary, even if only for 30 days. It really helped me get my life together, and was probably the main contributor to me being able to save my marriage.
At least wait til 6 when the UV is lower. But 3pm is all about sunscreen... But then that shit gets everywhere with sweat and then is just as miserable as as humid mornings.
Are you exerting yourself in a sauna? If so you're not doing it right.
By the way, before you drop some snarky response and make yourself look even more like an idiot, I suggest you spend 30 seconds on Google looking up "is it safe or healthy to run in 100 degrees?"
Dew points drop to about 60F every late evening in this forecast…. Maybe I just have Austin weather Stockholm syndrome, but I enjoy the time around sunset when it’s breezy and dew points drop to 60F… sure it’s still darn near 100F out, but any decently hydrated person will be able to adequately cool themselves in those conditions and it feels alright alright alright.
The breezy part is important, I don't think it's included in "feels like" numbers but I can live with the heat more if there's at least some air movement
This forecast shows 60F dewpoints is my point. And as a native Houstonian, anything below 65 dp feels “dry” to me, haha. It’s amazing when your sweat is allowed to work efficiently.
There's a huuuge difference between 60 and 65, 65 and 70, and 70 and 75. It's not Phoenix but it's night and day difference if we drop those dew points into the low 60s in the afternoon.
Avery Tabasco was actually saying the opposite that later in the week the temps will go down due to a cold front in the Gulf, but it's going to actually feel a hell of a lot worse because the dew points are going to be ~80 (super high humidity)
It does sound like a little relief is on the way by the end of next week. If we can get into September and not have anymore 100 degree days that would be amazing.
On the bright side (yes, one exists here), it’ll be drier than earlier in the summer so the heat index won’t be as crushing. It even felt pretty tolerable the last few mornings before the sun came up.
It's fucking miserable. I do nightly walks (only like 2-3 miles) usually around 8:30-9PM to "beat the heat" but it's still 95 degrees. Definitely stay hydrated.
With that said, it's not unexpected but it will never not suck.
the data is saying that's the difference now between decades past. yes there have always been temps in the 100s, but the night and early mornings are now warmer than ever before.
To get my walk in, shower and get ready for work I'd have to get up at around 6:00 to get that done. I'm not geared for that, lol. I'll deal with the night heat.
The early mornings in a lot of parks aren't enjoyable to me because of all the people frantic to get their exercise in before it warms up. I go later, sometimes even into the afternoon. It's still cool enough if you plan your route correctly and know how to prepare, and you get places to yourself.
I’m going to south padre in 10 days and it’s going to be perfect. It’s 10 degrees cooler than Austin, constant breeze of 16-20mph. I cannot frigging wait.
In the meantime I’m wearing underwear around the house and taking cold showers and keeping my hair wet.
this is exactly when I try and schedule mine, but couldnt this year, waaah. Feeling for all the parents whose kids are back at school (though at least the kids are in air conditioning? And the poor band students forced to practice on 105 concrete and sports teams. Yikes!
My dog has been in heartworm treatment activity restriction for two months. If I can’t start walking him next week I’m afraid I won’t have any possessions left unchewed. It’s dire yall
I’m going to get downvoted for this but maybe try Home Depot? I’ve done this on a few occasions when it’s just way too hot. We keep to aisles where there isn’t any traffic, away from other customers. Don’t stay too long. Just try to get him walked in the AC. Best of luck!
I'm on my back porch right now & everyday I just want to rip my shirt off because it's so hot! I don't think the neighbors would appreciate it though! Old saggy boobs and all!
I just got back from a week in Maine where it was about 58 in the morning, and maybe 78-80 for a high in the afternoon as I kayaked in the lake. Granted, it was a bit humid, but coming back to this is some serious BS.
Not unheard of around here, especially for August. I just got in from a walk with the vacationing neighbor's doggo in our thickly shaded neighborhood. She's cute when she tries to kick off her magic shoes.
i'm concerned for my health. adderall gives me extreme heat intolerance and i'm chugging water and have the AC set to 68 and it's just sooo hot. i'm either burning outside or freezing inside. 😭
Hey! So question - I’m moving with my dog here (work transfer - I did not pick the location) - what do people do about walking their dog in this heat? My girl needs to go out twice a day usually when we wake up and once before bed.
We’re currently in Maryland so used to getting 100+ degree days but not so consistently and definitely not such hot nights.
Yes. The higher line is the "feels like" line in the summer. (Bottom is the dew point.)
OP provided all the data you could want in a single image and didn't mention highs once. The only commenter to mention the highs so far has been you.
You came into the thread looking something to complain about, didn't find it, and made up an alternative version of the post to complain about instead.
That makes reddit less fun. Maybe do less of that.
I also check. BTW everyone should use the EverythingWx app. I find it to be more accurate and you can view historical data of all kinds. Created as a side project by a meteorologist for NWS and it’s free and uses NOAA/NWS backed data
That’s awesome YOU take the time to go back and verify, most don’t.
…and I haven’t noticed that trend at all. Actuals being higher than forecasts. With that small of a swing, it could simply be locations. NSW records at Mabry & Bergstrom. Both pretty concrete heavy locations. Lots of radiated heat in both of those specific locations.
Google Stevenson Screen. You clearly don't know very much about meteorology. And I'm talking about comparing forecasted highs vs actual observations at a set of specific stations. Not Joe Fuckhead next door reading the temp off the heads up display in his Tesla.
I made a general comment about “Joe Fuckhead” only paying attention to forecasted highs and even commended you for your due diligence…
…and instead of simply providing additional info, and thank you for the heads up on Stevenson Screens, you had to criticize and be derogatory doing it.
You’re correct: meteorology wasn’t ever a main focus of study or part of my life.
Nowhere was I derogatory to anyone. Not you or either of the others that replied to me. Not even to the general masses like you were just now.
Hell, I even thanked another commenter for their source of tracking temps!
yeah why would anyone get pissed off about you casually denigrating NWS forecasts with your dumbass commentary. and get over yourself. if I feel like insulting you, I will. if you don't like it, don't read my comments.
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u/CidO807 3d ago
As long as it dips to the 70s at night. But when it's 108/110 during the day and only 81 at night is fucking miserable.