100 Straight Days of 100+ Degrees
One US city sets an outlandish record that reflects dangerously rising temperatures across the planet
They say it’s a dry heat here in Phoenix. That’s sometimes true. But often in the heat of summer it’s a humid heat, as monsoon moisture flows in and offers the (often false) promise of a good rain. Whatever you call it, and whatever you think about climate change, 100 straight days of this extreme heat is simply insane. It’s too damn hot.
But that’s where we are. Yesterday in Phoenix, the high temperature was above 100° Fahrenheit (37.8° Celsius) …for the 100th straight day. The previous record stretch of 100° or above was just 76 days.
Mind you, it’s September.
We’re supposed to be out planting vegetables, cleaning out gutters, exercising on a cool morning or enjoying an evening drink in the backyard… September things.
But it’s too damn hot.
Last night the TV meteorologist said parents should take extra precautions if their kids walk home from school, and they should check with schools to see what the plans are for indoor recess. It’s dangerous for kids to be outside… in September.
And there’s no end in sight. The rest of this week will be too damn hot:
