From this frikkin' heatwave we're having, that is...
For the past couple of weeks, we've been experiencing daytime
temperatures in the upper-80s, with high humidity. Now, according
to the latest weather forecast, we'll be pushing into the 90s and
possibly even the 100s over the weekend and into next week, with
heat indexes well above 100°F.
To make matters worse, we haven't had any significant rainfall for
nearly three weeks now, and it is expected to remain dry all
through next week. Municipalities here have imposed watering
restrictions, and lawns look more brown than green.
This is dangerous weather. Unattended seniors living alone in
unairconditioned dwellings have died from the heat. People falling
onto the sunblasted blacktop have received burns on exposed skin on
contact.
I never thought I'd hear myself say this, but I'm wishing for the
return of winter just about now...
