“Blistering Temperatures”
By Gannon Medwick
Monday, August 06, 2007
This week’s heat wave will likely yield high temperatures well into the 90s to near 100. But when you watch my forecasts this week, look for me to pay special attention to the heat index as much as, if not more than, the blistering temperatures.
Heat index – that is, the perceived temperature when the actual air temperature is combined with the effects of high humidity – will be nearing 110 Tuesday and Wednesday! These levels are critical and dangerous. Take precautions to stay cool and hydrated at all possible times and make sure to check on those most vulnerable in heat waves: children, the elderly, and pets.
You will also see an attention-grabbing “100” posted for the high temperature for Tuesday and Wednesday. If the actual temperature “only” makes it to 98 or 99, I won’t sweat it (pun somewhat intended)! Tuesday and Wednesday will be extremely and dangerously hot days, regardless of whether the actual air temperature attains three digits or falls just shy. Either way, you can bet the heat index will have three digits – so please plan accordingly and stay safe!
Feel free to respond to this blog! I look forward to reading your comments.
Take care,
Gannon
COMMENTS
Gannon, is there a reason why the southeast part of the country has such high humidities? Out west you never hear them talk about that. Also, why don’t you show the weather pictures during the shows anymore?