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elleng

(136,758 posts)
Tue Jul 9, 2024, 04:06 PM Jul 2024

'This is hell. DC's heat index is currently 111 (at 2p Tues), higher than anywhere in the nation.

Our heat advisory was just upgraded to an excessive heat warning. We've hit at least 97 on five straight days. This is the second hottest summer on record so far.'

https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2024/07/09/dc-heat-wave-warning-climate/?

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'This is hell. DC's heat index is currently 111 (at 2p Tues), higher than anywhere in the nation. (Original Post) elleng Jul 2024 OP
Stay hydrated! Demovictory9 Jul 2024 #1
Just the beginning. Think. Again. Jul 2024 #2
107 in mid NC today dweller Jul 2024 #3
Currently 112 in Vegas. 6% humidity Jerry2144 Jul 2024 #4
Yes, it's very hot. I'd say those millions of folks in Texas are going thru hell, too. Deuxcents Jul 2024 #5
115 and a power outage in Phoenix... AZSkiffyGeek Jul 2024 #6
Phila was the same. 95 degrees and humid BigmanPigman Jul 2024 #7
Daughter in NJ near Philly called to check on ME, at merely 95, while she/they were @100!!! elleng Jul 2024 #8

Deuxcents

(20,075 posts)
5. Yes, it's very hot. I'd say those millions of folks in Texas are going thru hell, too.
Tue Jul 9, 2024, 04:54 PM
Jul 2024

Another heat advisory day for us down here in Florida…this may be our new “normal”

BigmanPigman

(52,351 posts)
7. Phila was the same. 95 degrees and humid
Tue Jul 9, 2024, 09:37 PM
Jul 2024

I couldn't believe it when I checked out the weather in DC (my niece is there). Hot and humid ...YUK!!! I remember living in Center City, Phila and we were wet from sweat as soon as we left any place with A/C. I graduated college and an A/C window unit was my gift.

elleng

(136,758 posts)
8. Daughter in NJ near Philly called to check on ME, at merely 95, while she/they were @100!!!
Tue Jul 9, 2024, 10:47 PM
Jul 2024
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