Originally Posted by srswans (Post 2250377)

IMO, the news is brainwashing us into believing that it is significantly hotter now.

True, we may have higher recorded temps here and there but how much higher? 0.1 degree will set a new record but is that really hotter?

I also have the impression that the news mentions heat and climate issues much more frequently now. Perhaps someone is pushing an agenda?

Originally Posted by Rwirish (Post 2250401)

Not much different than other years. Enjoy, it will turn cold soon enough.

Originally Posted by Tvflguy (Post 2250094)

Been living in Central Florida for 18 years now. I always felt that I was pretty well acclimated to our summers here.

But this ‘23 season seems to have taken a toll, and generally much more uncomfortable than “normal” late spring and summer. I simply can’t take the humidity and heat as in prior years. Thank god for A/C.

It may be just me and my aging, sensitivity to heat. And/or our Villages summer weather this year is incrementally worse.

Your opinion, and please—- no Climate Change stuff. Enough already on that topic.

Originally Posted by bonrich (Post 2250395)

We are snowbirding it here in southwestern NYS. We have had warm weather mid 80's and higher. Heat and humidity is not so bad, but this is the time of year when the BEEs become aggressive and a bit cranky! Flowers have bloomed past their prime and the pollen not in abundance. We may try to sit on our deck in the afternoon with coffee and a snack, and within minutes we are not alone, to the point we give up and go back inside. I tried to do some work in our back yard and I end up being chased out by the bees if I get too close to any kind of a flower. Had one yesterday chased me up our deck and into the house, buzzing around my head.
I don't like bees! Maybe they can tell...........

Originally Posted by Tvflguy (Post 2250094)

Been living in Central Florida for 18 years now. I always felt that I was pretty well acclimated to our summers here.

But this ‘23 season seems to have taken a toll, and generally much more uncomfortable than “normal” late spring and summer. I simply can’t take the humidity and heat as in prior years. Thank god for A/C.

It may be just me and my aging, sensitivity to heat. And/or our Villages summer weather this year is incrementally worse.

Your opinion, and please—- no Climate Change stuff. Enough already on that topic.

Originally Posted by bruce213 (Post 2250470)

Yes that's it, it's always wise to ignore the obvious. (I'm not gaining weight, my pants must be shrinking)

It's climate change.

Originally Posted by Rainger99 (Post 2250161)

Third summer here. Like the past two summers, when I go outside, it is in the morning before 10 and in the evening after 5. Usually stay inside between 10 and 5 but I have not noticed a substantial difference this year than past years.

In fact, I thought it was cooler in the evening this year than last summer! Perhaps I am getting used to it.

Originally Posted by Vermilion Villager (Post 2250433)

Thermometers don't lie......:mornincoffee:

Originally Posted by PugMom (Post 2250518)

you are getting used to it, as am i. our 1st summer was a challenge, by the 2nd i knew what to expect. this wknd i was @ an outdoor concert in Tampa, (Rob Zombie & Alice Cooper 😜) & the heat didn't bother me nearly as much as in the past.

Originally Posted by lphallrd (Post 2250507)

Same issue with bees buzzing around like crazy in central Ohio. Had to remove the hummingbird feeders to reduce the bees on patio and got stung in the process. Ouch!!

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2250520)

Cool gulf breeze maybe? :wave:

Originally Posted by patfla06 (Post 2250343)

We’ve been in Florida 26 years this September and it is the
hottest Summer since we’ve been here.

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2250521)

Be lucky you have bees 🐝. See very few in my area.

Originally Posted by Tvflguy (Post 2250094)

Been living in Central Florida for 18 years now. I always felt that I was pretty well acclimated to our summers here.

But this ‘23 season seems to have taken a toll, and generally much more uncomfortable than “normal” late spring and summer. I simply can’t take the humidity and heat as in prior years. Thank god for A/C.

It may be just me and my aging, sensitivity to heat. And/or our Villages summer weather this year is incrementally worse.

Your opinion, and please—- no Climate Change stuff. Enough already on that topic.

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2250579)

You can't REALLY ask for my ( or anyone else's) opinion and then add limiting factors - such as no Global Warming opinions. What you then would be saying is, "I want to hear opinions, but I just want to hear those that agree with me". We have all heard that this recent July was the warmest on record (since they have kept records). And we know that the Gulf and the Atlantic are at RECORD temps. So, what do we expect and we need to explain it.that's what humans do. So, Global Warming explains it, too bad!

Originally Posted by margaretmattson (Post 2250100)

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.

Originally Posted by larbud (Post 2250104)

More media coverage pushing the agenda that’s all..

Originally Posted by bob47 (Post 2250110)

22 years in Florida for us and this is no question the hottest, most humid summer. Memory is always rosy but if I'm not mistaken the first few summers we would wake up to typically around 72 degrees. Now waking up to 75 degrees or maybe higher.

Our first impression of summer in central Florida was that it wasn't unbearably hot, just really long, from May through September.

Originally Posted by Two Bills (Post 2250130)

Lousy summer in UK. Cool and wet.
Nice Spring, then it all went downhill.
Nothing to do with Climate change or El Nino.
All started with Wimbledon Tennis, and Test Match cricket at same time against Australia.
Summer never stood a chance against those two.

Originally Posted by Rainger99 (Post 2250161)

Third summer here. Like the past two summers, when I go outside, it is in the morning before 10 and in the evening after 5. Usually stay inside between 10 and 5 but I have not noticed a substantial difference this year than past years.

In fact, I thought it was cooler in the evening this year than last summer! Perhaps I am getting used to it.

Originally Posted by mikeycereal (Post 2250243)

Have some brown patches in my grass. 3-4 are circle shapes. Thought someone had spilled a chemical or put too much weed killer... or even thought of bugs or a disease. My Lawn care co. says it's probably the 115 heat index. Having someone come out to check on it. Ugh.

Originally Posted by nsantelli (Post 2250357)

According to NASA, when the Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha'apai volcano erupted in 2022, it was the largest explosion since Krakatoa blew its top in 1883. Like Krakatoa, if this was a surface eruption we would be having a record cool summer, due to dust in the upper atmosphere. However, it was an underwater explosion which shot millions of tons of water vapor into the stratosphere. This increased the amount of water vapor in the upper atmosphere by 10% Water vapor is a "greenhouse" gas. Unfortunately NASA says it will take several years for water vapor levels to return to pre-explosion levels.

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2250656)

May be a factor. But the MAIN problem is CO2 (from IC engines) in the upper atmosphere.

Originally Posted by NoMo50 (Post 2250382)

Summer came early this year, and Mother Nature has kept her foot on the gas since the first week of June. Usually, we could expect a few days, or a week, of moderate weather with temps in the 80's. So far this summer, the norm has been temps in the 90's, with no real breaks. But...it is summer. It is Florida. It is hot. This is not news.

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2250384)

From a public health perspective, I agree with you. From a political propaganda perspective, enough already

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2250656)

May be a factor. But the MAIN problem is CO2 (from IC engines) in the upper atmosphere.

Originally Posted by BleuM&M (Post 2250663)

Per the Sciencing educational website: "Water vapor, not carbon dioxide, is the Earth's most critical greenhouse gas. Besides the Sun, water vapor ranks as the second source of Earth's warmth, accounting for about 60 percent of the warming effect. Water vapor captures and holds warmth from the ground and carries that warmth into the atmosphere."

CO2 makes up about .004% of the atmosphere compared to H2O being between 2 - 4%. The Tonga eruption was significant and will cause warmer temps for several years, according to NASA.

Originally Posted by bonrich (Post 2250395)

We are snowbirding it here in southwestern NYS. We have had warm weather mid 80's and higher. Heat and humidity is not so bad, but this is the time of year when the BEEs become aggressive and a bit cranky! Flowers have bloomed past their prime and the pollen not in abundance. We may try to sit on our deck in the afternoon with coffee and a snack, and within minutes we are not alone, to the point we give up and go back inside. I tried to do some work in our back yard and I end up being chased out by the bees if I get too close to any kind of a flower. Had one yesterday chased me up our deck and into the house, buzzing around my head.
I don't like bees! Maybe they can tell...........

Originally Posted by allsport (Post 2250397)

Having been here a decade and a half, this is by far the worst summer I have ever experienced. The continuing climate changes must be recognized and dealt with . Just saying forget it does not deal with the horrendous problems we are facing.

Originally Posted by Tvflguy (Post 2250094)

Been living in Central Florida for 18 years now. I always felt that I was pretty well acclimated to our summers here.

But this ‘23 season seems to have taken a toll, and generally much more uncomfortable than “normal” late spring and summer. I simply can’t take the humidity and heat as in prior years. Thank god for A/C.

It may be just me and my aging, sensitivity to heat. And/or our Villages summer weather this year is incrementally worse.

Your opinion, and please—- no Climate Change stuff. Enough already on that topic.

Originally Posted by GATORBILL66 (Post 2250461)

I have been in Florida for 50 years, l lived in Vero Beach, Orlando and now the The Villages. I enjoy the heat as I can remember playing on a traveling softball team and playing up to 6 games a day in over 90 degree weather.

That's why we are here in Florida to enjoy the heat and avoid cold weather. Get out there and enjoy it!