Harsh #Climate 1- Since June we (East Texas) have been running mid 90s to low 100sF (32-40C) with with hear indexes about 110F, lows of 85F (29C) at night. A high pressure dome of heat parked over the Central US bringing no rain (at least to Texas) for several weeks and high temps. Comparing F to C. I prefer the spread of F over C, but consider I grew up with F. 🙂
A recent trip to Corpus Christi we saw large large fields of immature brown corn.
@Huntn00 I lived in far north Beaumont towards Lumberton and Vidor. Heat in the 90° was rough since it was also humid. I’d think all the trees and plants up that way would be way stressed. Is it possible there could be wildfires hazards there? Never heard of any about 35 years ago. But now?
@cobalt There has always been a baking season around here, but I read that what is different this year is how fast the heat developed. Our yard and garden would be dead if not for consistent watering. Just waiting for the watering restrictions to start. 😬
@cobalt I lived and worked in Minnesota for 3 decades and you could get ticked for violating water restrictions. I think in Texas it’s treated more like a suggestion. Several years ago we had a significant drought and water restrictions were implemented. It all depends on how low Lake Conroe gets.
@Huntn00 somehow I can’t picture Texas folks putting up with watering restrictions.