So the news kept talking about heat records and how it was getting to dangerous territory. But it took a trip to the place to make me realize the real intent behind those warnings. Shade temperatures are still hotter than most places I have visited in the daytime, and any mild breeze makes it worse!
Waking out and then rushing back into a cool (air-conditioned) room is a horrible experience if repeated more than a couple of times – the body faces temperature differences of at least 40 degrees Fahrenheit (outside = 115F, inside = 70F). The human body is not designed to cope with such radical changes continuously.
I touched the pavement with my bare hand – it felt like I had put my palm on a hot plate!
So – simple advice – stay away until the temperatures get better – unless you cannot avoid it. Stay hydrated, and keep all pets away from these crazy temperatures!
Phoenix (AZ) is HOT!
So the news kept talking about heat records and how it was getting to dangerous territory. But it took a trip to the place to make me realize the real intent behind those warnings. Shade temperatures are still hotter than most places I have visited in the daytime, and any mild breeze makes it worse!
Waking out and then rushing back into a cool (air-conditioned) room is a horrible experience if repeated more than a couple of times – the body faces temperature differences of at least 40 degrees Fahrenheit (outside = 115F, inside = 70F). The human body is not designed to cope with such radical changes continuously.
I touched the pavement with my bare hand – it felt like I had put my palm on a hot plate!
So – simple advice – stay away until the temperatures get better – unless you cannot avoid it. Stay hydrated, and keep all pets away from these crazy temperatures!