Monterey, Massachusetts
There's an awful wave of heat and humidity here in the northeast. Yesterday I drove around a bit, trying to see if I could get some pictures that visually convey the intensity of the weather. Temperatures around 100° coupled to high humidity make the conditions downright dangerous for many people.
I couldn't figure out whether the figures in this field were elaborate scarecrows or some sort of art installation.
One of the things they don't seem to mention is the hidden danger of high ninety to one hundred degree temperatures. A breeze doesn't help, it hurts. I played golf in Georgia three years ago with a friend (a weekly game as Ga. Is halfway between Fl and SC). It was 100f and we were walking on a windy day. By the 7th hole I started to feel a bit woozy and by the ninth I quit and walked in. I was pouring sweat and it did no good. I drank Gatorade after Gatorade in an air conditioned room for an hour. Driving home, both arms cramped up and I had to be very careful not to move too much.
ReplyDeleteIt turns out that at temps above 98.6 moving air is like a convection oven and actually heats you. When it's that hot, stay indoors and do anything to stay cool.