jeremy_wheeler's Blog

Well, the apology comes from the fact that I wanted to blog about Tropical Strom Arthur a couple of days ago and I didn't get a chance.  Arthur was a short lived tropical storm that lived in the Western Caribbean right near Central America.  It didn't last long, but it was another early storm in the Atlantic.   We've seen quite a few tropical systems form  in the months of May, June, and July over the past few years.  Hmmmm 

HOWEVER, that was then and this is now and now we are melting.  I think my car sweat on the way into work this morning.  A Heat Advisory has been issued for Saturday and there will probably be one on Sunday.  Temperatures are expected to rise up to near 100 in some inland cities.  The heat index will pop up to 110 in spots.  A sea breeze will keep things cooler near the shore.  For those that don't know... a sea breeze is like a mini cold front.  It forms due to the cooler (60s) water temperatures.  The air modifies over the water while the air over the land heats up during the day.  The air rises over land.  Something has to take its place, so the mini front moves inland.  If there are strong winds, then the seabreeze can be stopped or even enhanced.  We'll see week winds over the weekend. 

A heat advisory gets posted when temperatures are expected to be relatively hot for a period of time.  Conditions become favorable for heat illnesses to occur.  Heat exhaustion, light headedness, and even heat stroke are possible.   The best way to combat the heat is to drink plenty of fluids, take things slow, and wear light colored clothing.  (Trust me. It helps!)

We've been here before forlks.  It's Summer so we expect hot weather.  It's just a little early this year.  Especially if you are heading to Harborfest.  Have a safe weekend!