WHNJ701 4,165 #1 Posted July 20, 2019 I lived in nj all my life and in 40 years I think today is the most humid thickest air I have ever experienced, yuck! got out early, got some weeding done in the iris beds, staked a few plants, got to see an f16 chase a plane out of the restricted airspace, that was cool. so now I am soaked heading in. going to hide in basement 4 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,274 #2 Posted July 20, 2019 Kind of a stinker when you have to cut the air with a machete to take a step and then repeat procedure. Luckily it's not so sticky up here in Maine right now at least. Stay cool. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #3 Posted July 20, 2019 I'm sitting here watching paint dry while I'm sweating doing nothing. Absolutely and positively without a doubt in my mind Miserable !!! But thats typical here! More tea !! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,791 #4 Posted July 20, 2019 We are camping for the weekend while we watch our niece... simply because of the fact that our house is a not baby friendly from the flood still. It’s 77 and heading to the mid 90’s and we are experiencing brownout / overload on the grid... and the A/C isn’t much working today. Yay! We might end up back at the house and in the pool 😁 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darb1964 1,042 #5 Posted July 20, 2019 Hot and humid conditions in Peru Ma.also,good for the gardens not so much for the gardner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,708 #6 Posted July 20, 2019 They are wearing light jackets in Northern Ireland at this years British Open. My wife stepped outside for a minute yesterday afternoon, came right back in and said she could not breath outside. The humidity is worse then I have ever experienced in Florida, and this is Illinois. Well here is a picture to cool all of you guys off and a reminder that the days are getting shorter. 7 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McGrew 460 #7 Posted July 20, 2019 Steveasaurus, cruel, cruel picture... its going to be 96* here today, and humidity is off the chart. Heat index says 105*... Any of you folks in cooler climates looking for a boarder? I am also open to adoption! Danny 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,665 #8 Posted July 20, 2019 Went outside for about 20 minutes to spray fungicide on the tomato plants (late blight thrives in this weather). Had to change clothes when i came back in as they were soggy already. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,023 #9 Posted July 20, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, pullstart said: We are camping for the weekend while we watch our niece... simply because of the fact that our house is a not baby friendly from the flood still. It’s 77 and heading to the mid 90’s and we are experiencing brownout / overload on the grid... and the A/C isn’t much working today. Yay! We might end up back at the house and in the pool 😁 Campground? If so pretty typical. If you're running your fridge on Elec, switch to gas if it still works. You will pick up a few amps for your AC. My wife used to work in a campground. They would have camper cords catching the grass on fire from the AC's running! I bailed out a few folks by getting their fridges going on gas to cut back on the power draw. 79 deg dewpoint this morning and at 11;30 it's at 77 with a heat index of 98 Edited July 20, 2019 by squonk 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #10 Posted July 20, 2019 Personally, I don't like being out when it's really cold either. At least I don't have to shovel humidity.... 1 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #11 Posted July 20, 2019 I worked for Alcoa aluminum for ten years. On the pot line, as they called it, where the aluminum was made from scratch, it would get up over 160° on days like this. That's actual air temp. Plus you wore long sleeve cotton shirts and long sleeve cotton t- shirts. Hard hats with face shields, high top steel toe shoes and heavy cotton gloves in case of metal splash. You would be soaked in five minutes. Compared to that, this is a walk in the park.... 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #12 Posted July 20, 2019 Its hot as hades here. And will be worse by dinner time. Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ztnoo 2,298 #13 Posted July 20, 2019 Our local NOAA reporting station 5 miles away at Marion Municipal Airport (KMZZ), hasn't had full current conditions for about 3 days now because their thermometer must be out of commission .....thus no humidity, dew point, or heat index readings. Here are the current conditions and forecast at Kokomo Municipal Airport (KOKK), not quite 30 miles due west of me. Muncie, IN, Delaware County-Johnson Field (KMIE) about 25 miles SE is almost exactly the same readings. Check the heat index ....... that's the real killer! Together with the wind, its like a blast furnace out there. One word: UGLY! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ztnoo 2,298 #14 Posted July 20, 2019 @stevasaurus, Looks like it even worse up your way!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #15 Posted July 20, 2019 Pleased I'm over here in the north of England. Been working outside all day and nary a drop of sweat. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #16 Posted July 20, 2019 well 15 minutes of sitting in the cool basement I get a text from friend, a bunch of people I haven't seen in awhile were heading out on the river on his pontoon boat. so out I went, grabbed the oldest boy off his xbox, and we grabbed an Italian sub a few Gatorade s and fished and hung out on the river. it was cooking, his boat has a nice shady cover but it was hot. to hot for the fish too. now I am back in the a/c 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,403 #17 Posted July 20, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, roadapples said: I worked for Alcoa aluminum for ten years. On the pot line, as they called it, where the aluminum was made from scratch, it would get up over 160° on days like this. That's actual air temp. Plus you wore long sleeve cotton shirts and long sleeve cotton t- shirts. Hard hats with face shields, high top steel toe shoes and heavy cotton gloves in case of metal splash. You would be soaked in five minutes. Compared to that, this is a walk in the park.... Good point! It's all about perspective, as they say. And hopefully we all work smarter today and tomorrow, using sunscreen (I'm bad about that), staying out of the sun when possible (better), staying hydrated (pretty good), and just knowing when it's time to give it up and come inside for a break (always ready for a break). I managed to get a couple of good hours of seat time on my 310-8 this morning, just mowing, but it was plenty in this heat. She's been a bit neglected lately, just recently got her running again, and happy she was willing to do all the work and let me come along for the ride. Edited July 20, 2019 by tunahead72 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,665 #18 Posted July 20, 2019 I have a small AC in my shop office/work area it drains into a jug. Has collected over a gallon of water since 11 am. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,403 #19 Posted July 20, 2019 20 minutes ago, Stormin said: Pleased I'm over here in the north of England. Been working outside all day and nary a drop of sweat. Seriously jealous right now, I'd trade places with you in a heartbeat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #21 Posted July 20, 2019 11am. 16c = 60f 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #22 Posted July 20, 2019 6pm it's still 91, air is thick, I think it can chopped and stuffed into boxes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,296 #23 Posted July 20, 2019 Went out at 6pm to get mail out box, the thermometer on the deck was sitting at 110 F , been in side all day . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,991 #24 Posted July 21, 2019 I just keep telling myself that it is easier to fix cold than to fix hot. Does not seem to help, though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #25 Posted July 21, 2019 3 hours ago, jabelman said: 6pm it's still 91, air is thick, I think it can chopped and stuffed into boxes Wish we could and save it for winter... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
