Community Chat

[september]

I live on the West Coast, so follow the local news to hear of the weather related problems.  I agree that in the past, the national news hasn't covered any areas west of the Rockies very well!

I think that's changing, since now so many reporters/photographers  are freelancers and can live wherever they want.  My nephew works for two of the big NYC publications  and lives in Colorado.  

Anyway, I live by the CA coast, so it hasn't been so hot here. I have to travel inland tomorrow......no, I won't be hiking or doing any outdoor activities.  Hope to be in air conditioned comfort throughout the day. 

[ruthbe]

I live in the Phoenix area. So unfortunately I hear of the heat related deaths.  My heart breaks for homeless, first responders, etc.  But anger towards hikers who put their own lives in danger.  And if anything happens, those first responders have to put their lives in jeopardy to take care of the hikers stupid mistake. 

It was 119 here in Phoenix yesterday.  But did it stop the hikers on the mountains?  NO.  You cannot take enough water with you to replace what you will lose.  And I don't care how experienced you are.  Mother Nature is stronger than you.

I think the mentality of some is to see how tough they really are.  Unfortunately in some cases we have to see how tough their familes are because they are the only ones left!!

Case in point..A fitness instructor went hiking on a popular mountain hike last year on the hotest day of the year.  He died that day from hiking!!

[ruthbe]

Just please be careful to all

[hckynut]

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@hoosieroriginal wrote:

So sad about father and son - what were they thinking?  I just passed a young girl running in 90 degree weather - she's on a track team and practicing.  I know her and told her to take it easy in this heat.  They think they are invincible!

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@hoosieroriginal

I know nothing about hiking, and that is a sad story. I question how "experienced hikers" would  allow this to happen to themselves. I am familiar with running and heat.

Not attempting to speak to or for this young girl, however, body temperature is the key, not the number on a thermometer. Have no idea what she knows about exercise and human body physiology, but running in hot weather, with knowledge, is safer than driving on public roads.

A 90° temperature does not preclude "training", it requires understanding what one can and should do, versus what may make it more risky. A persons job an lifestyle do not stop because of temperatures, heat or cold. 

I ran a full 26.2 Marathon that started at 6:00am. The numbers when the run started? Humidity=85%/Temperature=82°. Nobody had to be rushed to the ER or was in any real heat related danger. I was 51  when I ran in that 26.2 mile run.

Heat can kill for sure. Elderly and others that have serious health issues, and those that do not keep their body well hydrated, and with the right fluids, which is not alcohol or drinks high in sugar. 

Will leave my comments at this except to say, people have to understand their body and how to take care of it in all extreme temperatures and heat and cold Indexes.

hckynut(john)

[Kachina624]

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@Mz iMac wrote:

North East side checking in.....

Heat related deaths:

Children left in cars. 

Seniors inside a hot house because of no air conditioner.  Fan blowing hot air.  Windows closed.

Those that have air conditioners, do not bother to turn them on because of their electric bills.

Children & adults going into the ocean after the life guards leave.  None bother to read the "warning signs" which are plastered all over the place.  All drown because of the strong ocean under currents.

Children & adults swimming in Delaware & Schuylkill rivers day or night.  All drown because of the under current.

Drunken boat drivers.

Careless boat passengers who do not wear life jackets.

And the 1st day of summer is today!!!!

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@Mz iMac  If the current in the Delaware and Schuylkill doesn't get them, the pollution would.  I wouldn't dip my toe in either. 

[september]

The highest temp I drove through today was 115!  I never left my car, but saw many vehicles pulled over with steam coming out of the front ends.  

on the radio, I learned there were many grass fires in inland locations.   I hope we don't have another horrendous fire season.  

[Kachina624]

@september  It has already started.  There are 4-5 fires burning in New Mexico at any given time and more in other states.  Firefighters have already put out several where they had to evacuate people. 

Rangers were checking campsites in the Jemez Mountains last week and found 3 sites where there were still active hot coals in firepits but the campers had left.  Idiots!  Now they've instituted a "no campfires" rule until further notice. 

[september]

@Kachina624   We had a "no campfires" rule in our area last year, but an illegal campfire was left smoldering, that destroyed numerous homes and wilderness areas.  It took over two months to get under control and was the costliest fire in state history.  

I dread something like that happening again.  

[Kachina624]

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@september wrote:

@Kachina624   We had a "no campfires" rule in our area last year, but an illegal campfire was left smoldering, that destroyed numerous homes and wilderness areas.  It took over two months to get under control and was the costliest fire in state history.  

I dread something like that happening again.  

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@september  The careless stupidity of some members of the public boggles the mind.  People just don't care if their actions destroys acres of forest and other peoples' homes.