Heat Advisory

[Mule Packer]

Have seen a couple of studies regarding heat tolerances. It used to be that the temp had to be in the mid 90's before it was considered dangerous for humans. Not so anymore. Latest one says that it's actually 85 degrees. With humidity, it's even less.

I don't know how you folks in humid areas can take it. We've got dry heat out here, and once the thermometer hits 80, I'm done.

We're at 4500 feet above sea level and are considered "high desert." The s.o.p. out here is that you drink even if you aren't thirsty. If you start getting just a little dehydrated, coupled with the altitude, you're going to have a headache that just won't quit. It's been in the 90's all week and is predicted to go into the hundreds next week.

And, yeah, that's me with a two-quart canteen on the saddle and a bottle of Gatorade in the saddle bags.

Stay safe everybody.

 

[snubbyfan]

Have seen a couple of studies regarding heat tolerances. It used to be that the temp had to be in the mid 90's before it was considered dangerous for humans. Not so anymore. Latest one says that it's actually 85 degrees. With humidity, it's even less.

I don't know how you folks in humid areas can take it. We've got dry heat out here, and once the thermometer hits 80, I'm done.

We're at 4500 feet above sea level and the s.o.p. out here is that you drink even if you aren't thirsty. If you start getting just a little dehydrated, couple with the altitude, you're going to have a headache that just won't quit.

Stay safe everybody.

I'm guessin' it's my American Indian blood but I like it hot and sunny.
Like I tell people, "my skin's not this color because I'm a cold weather person."
At our last camping trip, it got up to 114 degrees in the sun and that was just fine with me.


My wife lounged in her hammock in a more shaded area.

 

[jbtrucker]

Thanks all for sharing your experiences , I felt a little strange yesterday and stayed indoors and hydrated . I fell better today got out and seen Top Gun movie and lunch at local diner. The nurse called this afternoon and said Doc got my ER Lab work and made an appointment for next Tuesday. I'm going shooting tomorrow at the fancy indoor range with A/C

 

[Catwrangler]

I've always lived in the south in hot areas w/ high humidity. (Central S.C., Jacksonville, Fl. and now Central Florida). If it's
hot- properly hydrated, you sweat. About 25 years ago I attended at convention in Las Vegas in late June. I always went in early and flew out late- so I got the rental car (the co, would only rent 1 car per 4 people) meaning I determined when we were leaving for dinner or returning to the hotel after an "entertainment" venue. But the only other person I was attending with was from the home and He was getting the car. Since I has time on my hands I decided to walk from the Mirage to the Convention Center to p-up our badges. Bottled water in hand and I struck out, halfway there, purchased another. Badges in hand I headed back water in hand. Same halfway point another bottle. Once back at the hotel 2 celebratory Modelo Negros were in order, When I took off my kelly green golf shirt to shower, I noticed salt stains around the collar and pits. But I'd never sensed sweating. Unless you hydrate that dry heat can kill you. Preaching to choir to you folks out west, but this back east boy learned a lesson.

 

[Rustyt1953]

It's not just toddlers...

 

[LoboGunLeather]

Pueblo, Colorado here, edge of the Great American Desert. Usually about as dry as a popcorn fart. About 13" total precipitation per year, and now in year 21 of a drought cycle.

96F and sunny today. Tomorrow's forecast is 100F and sunny. Sunday forecast is 103F and sunny. 330-plus days of sunshine per year can get a little bit repetitive.

Now after 9:30PM, temp outside has dropped to upper 70s. Overnight temps usually mid-to-upper 60s. What a relief! Open the windows and enjoy fresh air instead of the refrigerated canned air from the AC system.

I spend my days in the shade and concentrate on maintaining hydration. Serious water shortages in the desert southwest, so I will rely on the fine products of Anheuser-Busch which are typically 95%-plus water infused with a bit of malted grain and hops for a pleasant flavor. Pure Vitamin P in a bottle.

 

[LVSteve]

Pueblo, Colorado here, edge of the Great American Desert. Usually about as dry as a popcorn fart. About 13" total precipitation per year, and now in year 21 of a drought cycle.

Las Vegas has seen about 0.16" of rain this year. By now we should have 2.12" of our annual 4.00". The most rain Vegas has seen in a year is 10.5".

It was at least 106°F today with 3% humidity and a dry SW wind that shrivels your eyes. If somebody drops a cigarette butt in the wrong place it could get properly ugly.

 

[kaaskop49]

Las Vegas has seen about 0.16" of rain this year. By now we should have 2.12" of our annual 4.00". The most rain Vegas has seen in a year is 10.5".

It was at least 106°F today with 3% humidity and a dry SW wind that shrivels your eyes. If somebody drops a cigarette butt in the wrong place it could get properly ugly.

Let me find my violin so I can play "Hearts and Flowers." C'mon Steve, it's not that bad! Back in June/July 2017, that several days spell of 117, that was bad. Gotta hang in casinos, like I do. Washed a shirt this afternoon and hung it out in the back yard to dry: 90 minutes.

Steve is correct about the lack of rain. Last year, 240 consecutive days w/o rain. And they just keep building while the lake goes down...

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

 

[AzShooter]

When I was much younger I enjoyed the heat. I made sure I practiced in it because when there was a tournament I would be use to the temperatures more than the guys that stayed inside. It worked. I won many a shoot.

Now, at 70 I'try to hydrate before I go out. It's 2 O'Clock in the morning and I'm starting to drink lots of water. My goal is 64 ounces before I leave the house and the last 32 are with electrolytes in the water.

It's supposed to be 114 today. I've got my insulated bag loaded with 4 bottles of Gatorade, 4 bottles of water, salt tablets, 3 packages of electrolyte to put in the water 3 chilly neck cloths a bag of ice and an ice vest.

I'm leaving a thermos in the car with ice, water and electrolytes. It's one of those mugs that keep the ice cold all day and it really works.

I'll be shooting a Steel Challenge Match. One of the guys in my squad pushes a large cart with an umbrella and when I'm not shooting I'm doing the scoreboard. He makes sure I'm under the shade and also has a personal portable air conditioning system that I get to stay next to.

Hot is hot, there's no getting around it but if you take care and prepare you shouldn't have any trouble. I go along with the philosophy that if you aren't peeing you are not hydrated enough. We take a break after 4 stages just to go to the bathroom.

Even with all my precautions, last month it was 113 and I wasn't totally prepared. By the time I got back to my vehicle I was hurting. My legs were so stiff I almost couldn't walk anymore. I was stubborn and when I finally got in the car I had 3 bottles of water in the a/c before I decided to drive home.
Today there are only a few people shooting the match. My squad plans on taking our time, we are small enough that we won't be holding anyone back nor will we be rushing anyone in front of us.

Lets hope all the precautions work.

 

[Harrison]

Hot in So. Central Tx. (105), and all those expensive windmills we paid for with our electric bills are useless, because the wind is not blowing. Sitting on an ocean of oil and natural gas, but can't pump it because of global warming/climate change

 

[jbtrucker]

Seen my doc today and told ER X Ray showed small amount fluid lower left lung, I did spit up a little bit of orange in the ambulance . Now waiting for Cigna Insurance to approve CT Scan never had a problem with BCBS

 

[GaryS]

Living in New England, for me it's the cold. I'd rather sit in a shady area in Texas in the summer than go outside to clear the driveway when it's single digits here in the Northeast.

Either way, as you get older your tolerance for temperature extremes diminishes.

When I was a young man I would spent all day in the Texas sun working on my Uncle's ranch and it didn't brother me a bit. I just finished mowing the grass on my rider and I am beat. Took me 45 minutes. Just can't deal with the heat anymore as I creep up on 80 years old. I bet that is true of a lot of us old dudes

 

[jbtrucker]

Had my CT scan yesterday no word from my Doc he is probably waiting on the Radiologist. I've been home tried to work earlier this week but got breath in the heat .

 

[jbtrucker]

Nurse called yesterday and CT scan was clear don't know why x ray showed fluid unless I've coughed it out. Still a little hard to breath so seen Doc again today A1C and BP ok my stomach is a little bloated and ankles a little swollen . He prescribe me Lasix and put on waiting list for stress test , no salt no beer.

 

[Bill Raby]

105 degrees. I got to work out in the sun for 3 hours wearing a Level A hazmat suit. Drink a bottle of Gatorade every time you get a new oxygen tank. Not a fun day.

 

[wood714]

I was in Cincinnati for a couple weeks. It was the first time I'd been back there during summer for 21 years. I don't get that Florida is so humid. It was most hot and humid there.

The heat has made me too lazy thou. I hired a lawn dude to cut my yard till the first week in September.

I have to say it is a pleasure sitting on my patio watching someone else do the sweating.

 

[lihpster]

Been lucky so far this year. It hasn't been too hot. But next week they're forecasting 6 straight days of 95+. Avg humidity about 50%. Looks like I need more Gatorade. I only have enough for 4 gallons.

 

[AzShooter]

It's going to be 114 on Friday, yikes! After that we get a reprieve and the temperatures are going to be in the 90 with lots of rain.

The cool weather will be nice but the rain is a definite plus.

Friday I intend to stay in the house and enjoy the AC.

 

[pharmer]

No different from any other day; 95*/99% humidity. Just got back from a cool 4 mile walk. Joe

 

[jbtrucker]

Took a few days off while truck is in the shop and worked couple days this week . Still having problems breathing in hot humid air and came home early today. Considering getting a plastic breathing exerciser Volumetric like one used in the hospital , Scheduled for Echo and Electro stress test next month