Dangerous Levels of Heat Index for Orlando (July 18 - Aug 3, 2022)

[Piebald]

Well at least near downtown it felt like a gd tornado for the past two hours so that's a nice reprieve from the heat.

 

[Dutch Inn '76]

Reminds me of states in the south when they get a inch or two of snow and all you see on the news is massive accidents and pile ups while us northerners watch and know they aren't equipped for it either.
The top 10 hottest years have all occured in this century with the top seven hottest summers all in the last 7 years. Im guessing this year will be right with them. So yes, its always hot in july down south, but it’s getting hotter down south and everywhere else.

I don't know about "the South," but the hottest summer on record in Memphis is 1980. I was there, and it was miserable. We still haven't approached that record stretch of heat. Next is 1953; before my time, but it still shows up when the weather folks start looking for records on the news...

 

[DisneyDebRob]

I don't know about "the South," but the hottest summer on record in Memphis is 1980. I was there, and it was miserable. We still haven't approached that record stretch of heat. Next is 1953; before my time, but it still shows up when the weather folks start looking for records on the news...

As i said in my post, it’s getting hotter everywhere and has been for a long time. The last 7 years are the hottest seven years on record. Maybe in your area it didn’t hit the hottest summer since 1953, but i was saying overall.

 

[vikescaper]

Thankfully, my AC is working again and was a minor repair!

 

[disneyfireman]

As i said in my post, it’s getting hotter everywhere and has been for a long time. The last 7 years are the hottest seven years on record. Maybe in your area it didn’t hit the hottest summer since 1953, but i was saying overall.

I hate winter in Ohio...wish it warmed up enough for all year summer..!!

 

[MisterPenguin]

 

[Robbiem]

5 Ways the U.K. Is Not Built for Extreme Heat

Housing, transport and other U.K. infrastructure was not designed for 104°F (40°C) temperature.

time.com

Good summary of why the heat affects the UK so much

 

[SweetDuffy101]

Living in Chicago, we get to experience all of the terrible weather conditions, year round!

Im from Japan and living within the perimeter of kanto region and the weather this year is just crazy.

 

[Lilofan]

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/uk-62184978

Fire conditions are increasing along with record temps. Stay safe.

Fire conditions were really bad right near WDW approx 12 years ago. There was a severe drought and brush fires were burning in Kissimmee. The smoke was so bad one had to cover their faces from breathing the smoke at the theme parks.

 

[Lilofan]

I don't know about "the South," but the hottest summer on record in Memphis is 1980. I was there, and it was miserable. We still haven't approached that record stretch of heat. Next is 1953; before my time, but it still shows up when the weather folks start looking for records on the news...

One improvise of a cooling effect is put a bowl of ice cubes in front of a fan. Sit in front of fan and feel the cooling effects. Replace ice cubes when melted.

 

[eliza61nyc]

One improvise of a cooling effect is put a bowl of ice cubes in front of a fan. Sit in front of fan and feel the cooling effects. Replace ice cubes when melted.

I use to do this as a kid (lol showing my age). We only had two a/c units and my parents ALWAYS got one

 

[ChrisM]

One improvise of a cooling effect is put a bowl of ice cubes in front of a fan. Sit in front of fan and feel the cooling effects. Replace ice cubes when melted.

Yep, the famous DIY "swamp cooler". Surprisingly effective.

 

[Lilofan]

I use to do this as a kid (lol showing my age). We only had two a/c units and my parents ALWAYS got one

The alternative cooling method to ones who don’t have AC. It works!

 

[correcaminos]

I use to do this as a kid (lol showing my age). We only had two a/c units and my parents ALWAYS got one

We had 1 AC unit as a kid (our house we're in now was retrofitted for central AC but still have a wall unit installed upstairs and one removed from downstairs). Guess where it was lol This really dies help! Or use wet towels on your skin if you don't have any more ice.

 

[Lilofan]

We had 1 AC unit as a kid (our house we're in now was retrofitted for central AC but still have a wall unit installed upstairs and one removed from downstairs). Guess where it was lol This really dies help! Or use wet towels on your skin if you don't have any more ice.

I vacationed in Panama years ago. I stayed in a non AC home in a friend home. The heat and humidity made Miami look like SF year round. I went to bed sweating and woke up sweating. The only way I fell asleep was 10mg Melatonin.

 

[Djsfantasi]

Everyone in Disney hotels right now frantically Googling how to get that in-room thermostat lower than 71 degrees.

Call the front desk. When I was there, they sent someone to do it for me.

 

[Djsfantasi]

I’m a Londoner, and I don’t know a single family in the UK who has AC. I think it’s grossly overused here in the US—some spaces feel like fridges!

Once the temp goes above 70, I start sweating profusely and have to periodically change my clothes.

 

[Lilofan]

I’m a Londoner, and I don’t know a single family in the UK who has AC. I think it’s grossly overused here in the US—some spaces feel like fridges!

An odd story a peer told me who is from New Orleans is she turns her AC down to 60 degrees so she can bundle up in layers of clothing and enjoy her hot and spicy homemade seafood gumbo.

 

[vikescaper]

One improvise of a cooling effect is put a bowl of ice cubes in front of a fan. Sit in front of fan and feel the cooling effects. Replace ice cubes when melted.

Uncle Orville approves of this!

 

[correcaminos]

Uncle Orville approves of this!

Always who I think of when we do that!