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And Bobby knew this shit like 20 years ago. It regularly gets into the low 100s in July and August in that region. It's not so terribly bad since it's dry heat, especially when there is wind. Arizona isn't even the highest risk area. The biggest issue in the US is wet-bulb temps in the southeast.
The biggest issue in the US is wet-bulb temps in the southeast.
For people that aren't aware, wetbulb temps essentially measure how well you can cool yourself down by sweating. Humid air means sweating is less effective since it can't evaporate.
A wetbulb temp of 95°F (35°C) will kill someone in less than a workday if they're not given proper breaks.
A wet bulb temp of 35°C will kill a healthy person sitting still in front of a fan.
Yeah, any wetbulb above 30°C (86 °F) is potentially fatal without lots of rest breaks and water and shade and such. 35°C is unsurvivable - and not something that happens naturally on Earth.
Yet.
It regularly gets into the low 100s
What's that in real temperature units?
37.8C is 100F
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Dang it Bobby! That means we'll boil to death before burnin to death first!
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On the plus side Phoenix is going to be an absolute boon to future archaeologists. It's in the middle of a desert, which is great for preserving stuff, and when it depopulates nobody's going to move back in and wreck stuff up by living there.
Dubai's probably going to be another good one, though it's on a coast so that could cause other types of degradation.
“4.5 million residents are living in hell”
I thought the population of the United States was much more than 4.5 million. Oh well, live and learn.
Not all of the US is hell; I hear the future New California Republic (once they balkanize, expect it within our lifetimes) is nice.
Yeah, but then they'll be back in the Mojave trying to take Hoover dam.
And the Mojave? Whew.. Thats enough to make anyone wish for a nuclear winter.
There is no chance of balkinzation or secession of California unless the entire USA falls or splits. CA is the 5th largest economy in the world. That amount of wealth would never be allowed to leave. It'd make the entire South seceding look like a trial run.
Not that they'd really try without a dissolution of the Constitution first. They'd probably just start passing laws that ignore the Constitution and federal laws and then dare the fed to intervene. Would still need a massively weaker fed, though.
unless the entire USA falls or splits
That would be what balkanization means.
I agree that they'd never be allowed to seceed, and I don't think they'd ever try. But America is a burning building; eventually it will collapse
People keep saying this. They've been saying this for decades. Other countries keep having bigger problems first, I think it's just because you see all of America's dirty laundry while virtually all other countries governments take more steps to control the flow of information.
You had a failed right-wing insurrection a few years ago, and the man they wanted to put in charge still isn't behind bars. America is fucked
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I went through this too as im also in the desert (not arizona)...110s arent too bad if its temporary...now on my second week, but its suppose to go down to the 100s this week so at least my ac will feel like its working...
Its 111 in south florida at 9am. It’s been that way for weeks.
It ain’t just the shitty desert.
I was just thinking the funniest thing about being alive rn is that we allowed the people who work inside to determine what happens to the outside.
Yeah, but we gave up on Florida a long time ago.
Phoenician pro-tip: crack your car windows to avoid getting into a broiling oven after work.
Also leave a tray of baked goods on the dash so when you return you can enjoy a nice freshly baked muffin.
Though make sure that any children you leave in the car are securely strapped in so they can't get at the muffin and eat it before you return.
Also, front window reflector shields that you put up when your car is parked make a massize difference
I went and bought one of those for my dark colored vehicle, today is the first day I'm using it. I remember it helping on another vehicle I used to have, but that one also had tinted windows.
I've found that leaving a few windows cracked is more effective than the shades, but doing both certainly can't hurt.
Except that I get rain where I live, so leaving windows cracked can be a bit of a gamble sometimes and I have to stay alert.
I don't live anywhere near AZ, but I bought Window Visors/Rain Guards/Vent Shades for my truck so I can leave the windows cracked open all the time. There are also solar powered vent fans you can put in your window but that seems like overkill to me.
I've read a lot of reviews for solar powered window vent fans for cars and all the ones I came across had a ton of "this is cheap crap, don't buy it" feedback. I'm interested in buying one (overkill is the best kind of kill) but it's made me very uncertain.
I was also thinking of making my own, there are solar powered chicken coop ventilation systems that look reliable (since expensive chickens would die if they weren't I trust the quality a bit more) and I can 3D print the over-the-window ducting. In case the overkill isn't over enough.
Phoenician pro-tip: if you use a letter for each individual sound instead of one for every word, it makes for a more efficient writing system. Also DO NOT fuck with the Romans or random weirdo desert tribes they will murder you without mercy.
The real pro tip is to leave the state. Cracking a window lol
The real solution to climate change is to crack a window
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Great way to get your car broken into, just sayin.
If someone wants to break into your car, they'll see something inside and then attempt to break in. That, or if they know anything, theyll just smash your window, check your trunk through the seat, and leave.
Leaving your window cracked probably doesnt increase your likelihood of getting your car broken into, especially if you dont leave anything valuable in the car.
Either way, leaving things like backpacks, large cases, really anything at all valuable looking anywhere in your car is the greatest way to get your car broken into.
There are places where people literally leave the window open or door unlocked so people looking to steal shit can take a look without breaking the window, see they have nothing to steal and move on.
113F?
I was in vegas last week. It was 118F every single day.
Also, you should try Oklahoma, where its 105-110F, with 45% humidity. Then, you know suffering!
Well that’s all just absolutely horrifying. Sincerely, A Canadian.
Don't speak too loudly, if it keeps getting hotter, I might have to move to Canada!
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jesus
He ain't gon' save ya.
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