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07/15/11, 10:53 AM
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'Massive heat wave' on way
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'Massive heat wave' on way;
Oklahomans urged to pray
NBC, msnbc.com and news services
updated 7/14/2011 6:52:45 PM ET 2011-07-14T22:52:45
While much of the U.S. was cooler Thursday ahead of another heat wave, temperatures were still around triple digits in Oklahoma and Texas — where ways to beat the heat included dumping 2,400 pounds of ice into a pool with hundreds of people.
"The stage is being set for a massive heat wave to develop into next week as a large area of high pressure is anticipated to circulate hot and humid air over much of the central and eastern U.S.," the National Weather Service warned. "Maximum heat index values of at least 100°F are likely across much of this area by the middle of next week, with heat index values in excess of 110°F possible over portions of these areas."
"The big story for the coming weekend will be the building heat," added Jim Keeney, a National Weather Service meteorologist. "It looks like it's going to be a long-term heat wave."
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This looks like a dangerous situation for many parts of the country.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43755391/ns/weather/
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07/15/11, 11:20 AM
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yeah, I'm getting ice froze for the chickens next week. I think I may bring them inside too, if need be.
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07/15/11, 11:21 AM
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Thank you for the heads up, Jim. I will make sure all my hoses are stretched out, ready to go to squirt any furry being that wants it.
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07/15/11, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by beccachow
Thank you for the heads up, Jim. I will make sure all my hoses are stretched out, ready to go to squirt any furry being that wants it.
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Bear in mind that water hoses make great solar collectors. The water you're squirting might well be hot for awhile.
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07/15/11, 11:41 AM
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We've already had heat index of 115 to 120 here in Kansas. As Deacon Jim says, be carefull of that first water from a garden hose, it can almost be scalding hot if it has been laying in the sun.
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07/15/11, 11:47 AM
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In MD this is going to be unbearable...we have super high humidity to go along with the heat. I might see if DH can rig up some box fans in the overhang for the horses. The goats are in the shade, so they won't be in such bad shape.
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07/15/11, 12:00 PM
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Perpetually curious!
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Nice. We're moving downstate to the new place Wed/Thurs/Fri right in the middle of all that heat/humidity. Guess we had better stock up on the gatorade.
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07/15/11, 12:05 PM
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Oddly enough, it looks like FL might be a (relatively) cool spot. Our normal summer high rarely goes over 95. Of course, the LOW this morning was 85.....
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07/15/11, 12:08 PM
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Looks like it ends when you get to Mexico or Canada. 
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07/15/11, 12:20 PM
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Wasza polska matka
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Quote:
Originally Posted by beccachow
In MD this is going to be unbearable...we have super high humidity to go along with the heat.
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Just north of you on PA we have the same problem.
I worry about the old folks...if you have any elderly neighbors, make it a point to check on them.
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07/15/11, 12:22 PM
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The cream separator guy
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So much for no global warming...
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07/15/11, 12:25 PM
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Original recipe!
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Gonna pull down the rest of that round bale and bury the garden in deep mulch to keep the roots cool and moist. I am very glad my garden is in the shade this year. The only thing in sun is the tomatoes. It might actually survive. The house is going to be brutally hot though.... sigh.
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07/15/11, 12:28 PM
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Im still waiting for a summer here in NW oregon .... will be praying for the rest of you in this heat ...
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07/15/11, 12:29 PM
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Original recipe!
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Oh.. and since it will be relatively cool for teh next few days, I may cook and cook and cook now so that all the dinners are ready and just need to be reheated...
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07/15/11, 12:45 PM
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Here is West Central WI. Weather advisory.
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
1104 AM CDT FRI JUL 15 2011
...PERSISTENT AND DANGEROUS HEAT WAVE LOOKING MORE LIKELY...
.HOT AND VERY MUGGY AIR WILL RETURN TO THE AREA ON SUNDAY...
POSSIBLY PERSISTING THROUGH THE ENTIRE NEXT WEEK. HIGH
TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED IN THE LOWER TO MIDDLE 90S WITH HIGH
DEW POINTS IN THE MIDDLE TO UPPER 70S. THIS COMBINATION WILL
CAUSE AFTERNOON HEAT INDICES IN THE 105 TO 115 RANGE THROUGH
WEDNESDAY. THIS HEAT WAVE WILL BE UNCOMMON AS THE DANGEROUS HEAT
WILL PERSIST FOR MANY DAYS...INCREASING THE THREAT...ESPECIALLY
FOR THE ELDERLY AND THOSE WITH PRE-EXISTING HEALTH ISSUES SUCH AS
A HEART CONDITION.
THIS AREA HAS NOT SEEN A PROLONGED HEAT WAVE LIKE THIS FOR ABOUT
10 YEARS.
PLANS SHOULD BE MADE NOW TO ESTABLISH CONTACT WITH THOSE YOU MAY
KNOW THAT DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO AIR CONDITIONING OR A COOLING
CENTER. PETS AND YOUNG CHILDREN CAN ALSO BE AT RISK OF
DEHYDRATION DURING PROLONGED EXTREME HEAT.
MITCHELL-HOWARD-WINNESHIEK-ALLAMAKEE-FLOYD-CHICKASAW-FAYETTE-
CLAYTON-WABASHA-DODGE-OLMSTED-WINONA-MOWER-FILLMORE-HOUSTON-
TAYLOR-CLARK-BUFFALO-TREMPEALEAU-JACKSON-LA CROSSE-MONROE-JUNEAU-
ADAMS-VERNON-CRAWFORD-RICHLAND-GRANT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DECORAH...WAUKON...CHARLES CITY...
OELWEIN...ROCHESTER...WINONA...AUSTIN...MEDFORD... NEILLSVILLE...
BLACK RIVER FALLS...LA CROSSE...SPARTA/TOMAH...MAUSTON...
VIROQUA...PRAIRIE DU CHIEN...RICHLAND CENTER...PLATTEVILLE
1104 AM CDT FRI JUL 15 2011
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
* STARTING ON SUNDAY...IT APPEARS TEMPERATURES IN THE 90S AND
MUGGY AIR WILL CREATE AFTERNOON HEAT INDEX VALUES IN THE 105-
115 RANGE FOR MANY DAYS. OVERNIGHT LOW TEMPERATURES WILL BE IN
THE UPPER 70S TO NEAR 80.
* THE HEAT COULD PERSIST THROUGH MUCH OF THE WEEK.
* THIS PROLONGED HEAT WILL HAVE A LIFE-THREATENING IMPACT. THOSE
WITH CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS AND THE ELDERLY ARE AT GREATEST
RISK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS IF YOU WORK OR SPEND TIME OUTSIDE. WHEN
POSSIBLE...RESCHEDULE STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES TO EARLY MORNING OR
EVENING. KNOW THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEAT
STROKE. WEAR LIGHT WEIGHT AND LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING WHEN
POSSIBLE AND DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.
TO REDUCE RISK DURING OUTDOOR WORK...THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS SCHEDULING FREQUENT REST BREAKS
IN SHADED OR AIR CONDITIONED ENVIRONMENTS. ANYONE OVERCOME BY
HEAT SHOULD BE MOVED TO A COOL AND SHADED LOCATION. HEAT STROKE
IS AN EMERGENCY...DIAL 9 1 1.
RABERDING
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07/15/11, 12:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chickenista
Oh.. and since it will be relatively cool for teh next few days, I may cook and cook and cook now so that all the dinners are ready and just need to be reheated...
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I was just thinking the same thing. I'll go ahead and cook or bake everything NOW and freeze some ice for the chickens. Make sure all the laundry is caught up and turn off/unplug stuff in an effort to keep the power bill down, as I'll be using lots of A/C.
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07/15/11, 01:03 PM
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We've been having August heat since the last week of May. There's no moisture left in the ground to help moderate it.
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07/15/11, 01:08 PM
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We've already had a couple of those days where the heat index was 110 degrees. The humidity is the killer here in the south. Cooler- check....Gatorade....check....lots of ice..check, check.....
My chickens hide out in the woods. It is surprising how much cooler it is in there. Horses get sprayed down several times a day and stay in the shade. Pigs just lay in the pond, calves go for the shadest spot they can find, goats....my goats will still lay in the sun. They are nuts.
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07/15/11, 01:08 PM
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I use the hot hose water to wash the chicken's dishes every afternoon.
I'm hoping to get my berries off the vine before this heat. I don't know what else I can do at this point.
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07/15/11, 01:12 PM
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Guess my rabbit will be moving back into the house.
I'm thinking about putting a fan out at the chicken pen and I'm going to put a temporary top on the pen to give them extra shade.
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