[Dayzee]

I just read an article at weather.com that record highs (across the US) during the last 30 days has reached 4250 and counting. Feel bad for those of you dealing with this heat and no power. Been thinking about heading south just to escape these temps

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by jmm2760jmm

104 Degrees in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin!

Used to live in Menomonee Falls a long time ago (most of 1960s), then had girlfriend from Oconomowoc when I lived in Minneapolis, MN back in the late 1980s.

Native cheesehead.

[hotrodgirl]

Three days in a row here in the Chicago area with 100 plus temps. I heard on the news that this has only happened twice before and they have been keeping records since the early 1800's here! We had a number of deer on our street the other night and people have been putting out tubs of water for the wildlife. Also, for the first time in my town's history we have a TOTAL ban on watering. We are situated along the shore of Lake Michigan and get our water from there. The lake level has dropped and we need to be careful with our supply as many other towns purchase their water from us. Today we expect 103 or better, tomorrow perhaps 100 and then finally a break! But you all had Debby and sinkholes, so who's to complain?

[carm310]

Real feel Chicago temp today forecast at 117 degrees. It is already 90 degrees and not even 10am yet!

[ssmith]

Today will be the 4th day over 100 and we have had absolutley NO RAIN...famers crops dying...bad,bad bad.We still have people without power from a week ago storm that brought 90 mi/he winds but very very little rain.

[Posh 08]

Saturday, 7/7/2012

Hi: 101°F
Sunny...hot with highs in the upper 90s. West winds around 5 mph.

Lo: 73°F
Mostly clear in the evening...then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. West winds around 5 mph.

Our forecast. The corn has curled.

[hotrodgirl]

Seven heat related deaths here in the Chicago area so far. Another 100 plus day today, but a north/northeast wind off the lake late in the day which should cool us off! So many outdoor activities here in the summer and they are now warning to keep pets indoors except for 5 minutes to do their business! The crops are dying downstate, cattle suffering, etc,etc,etc.
Please be safe and don't overdo in this weather. After all, us snowbirds have TV to look forward to! Take care everyone!

[Dancing Queen]

7/7/12 at ten minutes to 3 it is 103 degrees, with humidity it feels like 107degrees here in beautiful greater Cincinnati. Thank goodness for AC.

[Schaumburger]

Gosh it's only 91 degrees in Chicago at 2:10 p.m. Saturday afternoon, 7/7/12. Coolest temp. at this time in 5 days. I will have to put the parka on when I go outside .

[Schaumburger]

Originally Posted by Dancing Queen

7/7/12 at ten minutes to 3 it is 103 degrees, with humidity it feels like 107degrees here in beautiful greater Cincinnati. Thank goodness for AC.

DancingQueen, my youngest sister and her family live near CVG airport. I hope she is using sunscreen today

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Still smokin' hot here in central OH. We went to a friend's place this afternoon for an outdoor 4th of July party - 102 degrees, full sun, very little breeze, and moderate humidity. A number of people stayed inside!!!

The saddest part is that there are still people up this-a-way without electric service. Per AEP Ohio (the service provider that covers a lot of OH and other states as well), they've restored power to 94% of the 660,000 affected properties, ie. there are 40,000 people still having a rough go of it. I can't imagine - - -

Bill

[hotrodgirl]

The heat wave ends in Chicago around 4 this afternoon! We did get over 100 again, but south of the city. I believe it will be your way tomorrow, Bill!! 75 degrees at 10 PM! The birds are flying, the squirrels romping and people out enjoying themselves. Electricity restored and life is good!

[CarGuys]

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo

Still smokin' hot here in central OH. We went to a friend's place this afternoon for an outdoor 4th of July party - 102 degrees, full sun, very little breeze, and moderate humidity. A number of people stayed inside!!!

The saddest part is that there are still people up this-a-way without electric service. Per AEP Ohio (the service provider that covers a lot of OH and other states as well), they've restored power to 94% of the 660,000 affected properties, ie. there are 40,000 people still having a rough go of it. I can't imagine - - -

Bill

Hang in there Buddie, Not fun in that kind of weather. Sit inside and picture snowbanks. Bet the grass has quit growing.

[gerryann]

It's finally cooling off here in Wisconsin. I've never seen such dry conditions. The grass looks like hay. They're talking about a possible total restriction on watering. I guess it's better for the grass to let it go dormant for now. I'm missing the summer storms......I'm sure we'll still see them......at least I hope so.

[CaptJohn]

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo

Still smokin' hot here in central OH. We went to a friend's place this afternoon for an outdoor 4th of July party - 102 degrees, full sun, very little breeze, and moderate humidity.

Why would normal people do that?