Today is supposed to be the hottest one so far this year. The thermometers should hit 101 degrees around 3, but it’s gonna feel like 108. The good news is that the weather guessers are promising a cold front is on its way. Did you get start putting your sundresses in rest mode and reawake those cashmere sweaters?
Oops! The guessers’ understanding of “cold front” is different from normal folks. Their weather maps are transitioning from Dragon’s Breath red to a Carolina Reaper red.
Even the thought of heading to the pool and slathering on sunscreen seems like a prison sentence. Others have scattered to such places as the Hamptons, Colorado and the West Coast. For the rest of those left behind, it’s chilling under misters on patios with icy drinks or sidling up next the air-conditioning vent.
However, for kids, the elderly and pets, the heat can be dangerous. Consider how
- Vehicles can become ovens within minutes.
- Dehydration drains strength.
- In an attempt to save money, some cut off on electricity resulting in suffocating conditions.
- Normal friendly playground playsets can sizzle burning munchkins.
- Hot pavements may not bother stilettos and sneakers, but they can hurt feet and paws.
Realize that the most vulnerable in the community are very susceptible to the raging temperatures.