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

MisterPenguin

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This is the "Heat Index" or the "Apparent Temperature."

For Orlando this week, it peeks around 2 PM each day with Apparent Temperature between 100 - 103 F. Hotter in other places of FL and rest of the U.S. (over 103 F).

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DisneyDebRob

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SaucyBoy

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Meh, this is pretty normal across the south in July. Pack lots of water, pace yourself, and take frequent breaks indoors. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke can sneak up easily on you if you're not careful. A couple years ago, I almost passed out in Frontierland waiting for the parade. I did everything right (at least I thought) but had become way too dehydrated. Fortunately, I had family there who noticed and were able to get me inside Pecos Bills with some water.
 
Brian

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SaucyBoy said:
Meh, this is pretty normal across the south in July. Pack lots of water, pace yourself, and take frequent breaks indoors. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke can sneak up easily on you if you're not careful. A couple years ago, I almost passed out in Frontierland waiting for the parade. I did everything right (at least I thought) but had become way too dehydrated. Fortunately, I had family there who noticed and were able to get me inside Pecos Bills with some water.
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Just when you think you've had enough water, drink some more.

I'd rather be spending half my day in the bathroom than several days in the hospital.
 
marni1971

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LittleBuford said:
For those on the other side of the Atlantic who may not understand how unusual and worrying this is for Northern Europe—well, it’s very unusual and worrying! We’re simply not equipped to handle this kind of heat.
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Indeed.

The U.K. infrastructure for example is designed to the mid 30s. It’s likely to top 40 tomorrow. We already have runways closed, rail lines suspended, tracks buckling and overhead cables down. Roads are starting to melt. There’s a risk of power and water loss but I’m sure it won’t happen.

It’s just bloody hot. I’ve only felt heated air like it once and that was in Vegas.
 
Notes from Neverland

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marni1971 said:
Indeed.

The U.K. infrastructure for example is designed to the mid 30s. It’s likely to top 40 tomorrow. We already have runways closed, rail lines suspended, tracks buckling and overhead cables down. Roads are starting to melt. There’s a risk of power and water loss but I’m sure it won’t happen.

It’s just bloody hot. I’ve only felt heated air like it once and that was in Vegas.
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That's precisely what some of the comments here don't understand. Areas that never used to see temperatures like these (and aren't prepared for them) now are, which is a big problem.
 
DisneyDebRob

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LittleBuford said:
For those on the other side of the Atlantic who may not understand how unusual and worrying this is for Northern Europe—well, it’s very unusual and worrying! We’re simply not equipped to handle this kind of heat.
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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.
 
DisneyDebRob

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marni1971 said:
Indeed.

The U.K. infrastructure for example is designed to the mid 30s. It’s likely to top 40 tomorrow. We already have runways closed, rail lines suspended, tracks buckling and overhead cables down. Roads are starting to melt. There’s a risk of power and water loss but I’m sure it won’t happen.

It’s just bloody hot. I’ve only felt heated air like it once and that was in Vegas.
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I heard on the news this morning that only 1 percent of people in the UK have air conditioning.. is this true? That blew me away when i heard it.
 
LittleBuford

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marni1971 said:
Indeed.

The U.K. infrastructure for example is designed to the mid 30s. It’s likely to top 40 tomorrow. We already have runways closed, rail lines suspended, tracks buckling and overhead cables down. Roads are starting to melt. There’s a risk of power and water loss but I’m sure it won’t happen.

It’s just bloody hot. I’ve only felt heated air like it once and that was in Vegas.
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Although I’m fortunate enough to be away from it all, I’m following the news closely because of my family in London.

Take care of yourselves over there!
 
correcaminos

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marni1971 said:
Indeed.

The U.K. infrastructure for example is designed to the mid 30s. It’s likely to top 40 tomorrow. We already have runways closed, rail lines suspended, tracks buckling and overhead cables down. Roads are starting to melt. There’s a risk of power and water loss but I’m sure it won’t happen.

It’s just bloody hot. I’ve only felt heated air like it once and that was in Vegas.
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Seriously best wishes to all affected by this. It's one thing for my area or others to be in the 90-100 range (actual temp, not real feel even) and we're used to it. It's another when you are simply not made for it.
 

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