So the news kept talking about heat records and how it was getting to dangerous territory. But it took a trip to the place to make me realize the real intent behind those warnings. Shade temperatures are still hotter than most places I have visited in the daytime, and any mild breeze makes it worse! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Waking out and then rushing back into a cool (air-conditioned) room is a horrible experience if repeated more than a couple of times – the body faces temperature differences of at least 40 degrees Fahrenheit (outside = 115F, inside = 70F). The human body is not designed to cope with such radical changes continuously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I touched the pavement with my bare hand – it felt like I had put my palm on a hot plate! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So – simple advice – stay away until the temperatures get better – unless you cannot avoid it. Stay hydrated, and keep all pets away from these crazy temperatures!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
So the news kept talking about heat records and how it was getting to dangerous territory. But it took a trip to the place to make me realize the real intent behind those warnings. Shade temperatures are still hotter than … Continue reading