Hot Enough For You? It’s Likely to Get Worse
Hawaii has tied or broken high temperature records in July, but August and September are actually the hottest months.
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Everyone complains about the weather but no one does anything about it, goes the old line.
Folks in the media, however, can at least offer perspective. Unfortunately, it’s not comforting.
The Washington Post has an article looking at when summer temperatures peak across the country.
In Hawaii, that’s in August and September and into early October.
Given that the thermometer has hit 90 degrees or so several times this month in Honolulu, Kahului and Hilo, it’s best to prepare for the worst.
Drink fluids. Buy fans. Sleep naked.
Repeat.
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