It's Hot As . . .

[L78M22Rag]

We could use a little more warmth up here... we’re seeing mid 70’s temperatures

[bbbentley]

Not as hot as out West, here in Ohio. But Midwest humidity adds to the miserable factor. I write to tell a story. Here goes. As a teen, I would find jobs at gas stations and tire stores to learn more about how to work on cars. One tire store I worked at I still have fond memories of many “initiations” I received as a newbie. The Assistant Manager was a character. One particularly hot week, this manager, Gill, made an exclamation I will never forget. He said, “it’s hotter than a freshly f@&ked fox in a flaming forest fire!” On hot days, that memory brings a smile to my face.

[X66 714]

Went to Cabo one year & had to fly out of Sky Harbor (Phx). On the return flight we had to circle for like 3 hours because it was too hot to land at Sky Harbor. That was 35 years ago. things might be different today...Joe

[earntaz]

Here in San Antonio it's hotter than a freshly fooled female fox in a forest fire ... just sayin' ...

[Xplantdad]

Originally Posted by Lynn

What is the humidity there Bruce?

I had 116 heat index in Guthrie, OK to day. Temp was barely over 100 (102), but way high on the humidity. I was working on my shop and kept getting dizzy. Had to sit down a couple times. NASTY.

Sorry to hear that you were getting dizzy. Heat is nothing to fool around with.


Our humidity was at 10%...then rose later on as monsoon clouds rolled in...

[Xplantdad]

Originally Posted by X66 714

Went to Cabo one year & had to fly out of Sky Harbor (Phx). On the return flight we had to circle for like 3 hours because it was too hot to land at Sky Harbor. That was 35 years ago. things might be different today...Joe

Hi Joe, they temperatures have been modified...read here:


https://www.tripsavvy.com/planes-at-...irport-2682513

[X66 714]

Originally Posted by Xplantdad

Hi Joe, they temperatures have been modified...read here:


https://www.tripsavvy.com/planes-at-...irport-2682513

Thanks for the info bruce. Like I said it was a long time ago. I do remember them saying it was 122. Might've been closer to 1990...Joe

[Mr70]

Live safe,more people die from Heat every year then from Cold.
The human body was designed to warm up,better then it was to cool down.

[Bill Pritchard]

Originally Posted by X66 714

Thanks for the info bruce. Like I said it was a long time ago. I do remember them saying it was 122. Might've been closer to 1990...Joe

Joe, yes, June 26 1990 it hit 122 degrees in Phoenix, the all time record high temp for Phoenix. Incoming and outgoing flights were halted at Sky Harbor for a while that day.

[Xplantdad]

High temps for city of Phoenix for recent years. Surrounding areas have been hotter....


Max °F Date Max °C

1. 115 Aug 05, 2019 46
2. 116 July 25, 2018 47
3. 119 June 20, 2017 48
4. 118 June 19, 2016 48
5. 117 Aug 14, 2015 47
6. 116 July 24, 2014 47
7. 119 June 29, 2013 48
8. 116 Aug 08, 2012 47
9. 118 July 02, 2011 48
10. 114 July 02, 2010 46
11. 115 July 28, 2009 46
12. 115 June 21, 2008 46
13. 116 July 04, 2007 47
14. 118 July 21, 2006 48
15. 116 July 17, 2005 47
16. 112 Aug 08, 2004 44
17. 117 July 16, 2003 47
18. 113 July 02, 2002 45
19. 116 July 02, 2001 47
20. 113 July 19, 2000 45
21. 111 Aug 22, 1999 44
22. 117 July 15, 1998 47
23. 114 July 15, 1997 46
24. 115 July 31, 1996 46
25. 121 July 28, 1995 49
26. 117 June 29, 1994 47
27. 114 Aug 01, 1993 46
28. 113 Aug 17, 1992 45
29. 113 Aug 08, 1991 45
30. 122 June 26, 1990 50
31. 118 July 04, 1989 48