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Originally Posted by margaretmattson
The heat is hard for me to handle, as well. I stay indoors most of the time; gathering in the rec center to play cards or crafting. I get nervous during the lightening storms. (I think I read too many articles about homes getting struck and burning down)¹ Now, a hurricane is stirring near the Yucatan. It looks like it is headed to northern Florida. Governor DeSantis has already placed emergency protocol into action. I know most of you say we are safe in the Villages but we are in the storm track window. Crossing my fingers that all will be well.
I have been here for 20• years. August and September are always the worst. Not really sure if this year is worse than others or we believe it is because of the constant heat advisories. I dont remember getting so many heat advisories in past years.
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Scientists say that the last 10 years are increasingly hotter and each year in the future for as much as 30 years will be increasingly hotter year after year. Those paying attention know that this July worldwide was the hottest since they have kept records. August may be a record also. Scientists say that the water in the Gulf and in the Atlantic around Florida is at a record also. Last year Florida had 2 large hurricanes (one a near record). Today we have a Cat 3 hurricane coming toward our area. Also, remember that hurricanes spin-off tornados that can do great damage or be deadly.