#MEwx HHH today with T-storms in the offing and Hot Weather Hats

Good morning Augusta

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This morning we have partly sunny skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Winds are light and variable, becoming west around 10 mph gusting to 20 mph this afternoon. Heat index values up to 107.

Tonight we’ll have a chance of thunderstorms during evening hours with mostly cloudy skies and a chance of showers. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Humid with lows in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Heat index values in the upper 90s early in the evening.

The outdoor temperature is 78.3°F, the dewpoint is 75.1°F and it feels like 80.2°F.

We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours.

Today’s sunrise is 4:55 AM, sunset is 8:27 PM and we’ll have 15 hours 31 minutes of daylight today. Moonrise is 7:38 PM and Moonset is 3:08 AM. The moon phase is Waxing gibbous and is 90% illuminated. Our next full moon will be on June 21 and our next new moon is on July 5.

The wind velocity is between 1.3 MPH and 2.5 MPH from the Southwest.

The Relative pressure is 29.99, the Absolute pressure is 29.79 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun and a few clouds.

The Humidity is 90%, the UV index is 1 placing the average person at moderate risk and the solar radiation reading is 191.7W/m2.

Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers with humid haze and clouds.

 

“All hats are not created equal,” especially when it’s hot out there.

Are you tired of sweating bullets because of the hat you wear while at the beach, hiking or just mowing the lawn? Well, maybe the problem really is the hat you wear. The sunglasses, sun block and UV protective shirts are a good start, but remember that too much heat on your head is a faster route to Sun Stroke and Heat Exhaustion. So read on, then jump on your preferred web brouwser to look at just how many hats are out there for you to choose from.

 

The following URL:

11 Best Summer Hats for Men [2021 Review] - Apocalypse Guys

Features 11 of the best summer hats that are available on the market. It’s an interesting site.

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The reason we didn’t call this article “The Best Hats You Can Own,” is because there are quite a few wool hats that are out of this world. However, we’re talking about warm climates where wool would make you sweat bullets just walking to your truck. Wide brim hats with mesh walls are what we’re talking about today.

 

Why did we choose wide brim mesh hats? These summer hats for men are crushable, breathable and down right nice looking! You need one of these if you live in a warm climate and go on outdoor excursions during the summer.

 

Summer hats are a special breed of hat and are designed to keep you safe from sun exposure. They also keep you cool and your head protected from the elements. This list has some great entries for the best summer hats for bald guys since some need more sun protection than others.

 

These cool summer hats for men are made from materials that can handle it all – heavy rain, scorching sun and damaging winds. They stay on your head securely due to the cord and they keep you in the shade no matter how hot the sun is. The mesh walls allow a nice breeze through your scalp, but still prevent harmful UV rays from scorching your skin.

 

It’s a good idea to own a variety of hats for every season and there’s always a spot for stylish men’s sun hats if you live in a warm climate. It can get hot on the trail or at the beach and a men’s sun hat with a wide brim can make a huge difference.

We reviewed and tested a wide selection of men’s summer hats and compiled them into an easy to read format to help you make a good decision. These are cool summer hats for guys, but many are unisex.

 

I have not copied all 11 hats for you here, but I think you can see that this web site take “hats” very seriously. I’d suggest this site is worth a look.

 

Einskey Wide Brim Mesh Sun Hat

This hat deserves to be on every “Best Summer Hat” because it is extremely functional and doesn’t cost a fortune. This is probably the best hat for hot humid weather you will find. I wear this exact same hat during hot summer months and have zero complaints!

You can pick one up for $15 and you won’t be disappointed. Made from 100% polyester with a 3.7” brim and a drawstring closure.

The brim is larger than most hats and gives you protection all the way down your back. It gives you the most coverage of any men’s sun hat with wide brim and will protect you from the sun.

Not only does it excel at sun protection, but its also water repellent and one of the most breathable hats you will own.

You can take this kayaking, white water rafting, swimming and hiking and get it drenched and it will maintain its shape. These are extremely breathable and comfortable and exactly what you want in a summer hat. The Einskey Wide Brim hat is made to be folded in half so you can pack it in your beach bag.

The Einskey is also a cool summer hat for bald guys because it has a large brim that protects your scalp from harmful UV rays.

This #1 best selling summer hat is unisex and can be worn by both men and women. We think the Einskey Wide Brim is one of the best men’s summer hats of 2021.

 

 

Henschel Hats Aussie Breezer 5310 Cotton Mesh Hat

Henschel Hats Aussie Breezer Cotton Mesh Hat

Henschel Hats is one of the elite hat manufacturing companies. They make a product that is made from top materials and their designs are some of the best on the market. Their quality standards are surpassed by no one. The Aussie Breezer is one of the best men’s sun hat on this list.

The Henschel Aussie Breezer Hats come equipped with a handy chin cord to prevent the wind from taking your hat. You never know how helpful this feature is until it happens. You can crush this hat to pack and it pops back into shape. Perfect for all outdoor excursions such as backpacking, camping, fishing, trekking and BBQing in the back yard.

It has lining on the inside and a soft sweatband to keep the sweat from your brow. These wide brim mesh hats are perfect for hot weather or escaping to the trails during the summer.

These summer hats for men have a UPF 50+ rating and a big 3” brim to keep you protected and cool. this is one of the best hot weather hats for men that you will find and one of the best men’s sun hat of 2021.

 

 

best mesh big brim hat with insect repellant

Stetson Insect Shield Big Brim Mesh Safari Hat

Stetson has build a strong name for itself in the hat business. They’ve been around for years and your father and grandfather probably had a Stetson hat at one point in time. Their version of the men’s booney hat is a great choice to have in your collection.

The Stetson Insect Shield Safari Hat protects you from the sun with a 3 ¼” brim that covers your face, ears, neck and shoulders. It also has a non-toxic, odorless and CDC approved insect repellant that will aid you in the bush and keep bugs from you.

You will be protected from mosquitos, flies, midges, chiggers, ants and more – this is especially helpful for warm climates. This insect shield works for up to 70 washings. I don’t know about you, but I’ve never washed a hat that many times so it lasts a long time. It comes with a chin cord that will keep your hat secured on a windy day. Nothing worse than chasing your hat down. It also has a moisture-wicking sweatband to keep the sweat from burning your eyes.

This is one of the best wide brim mesh safari hats for under $40. Stetson makes great hats and the men’s safari hat is a great addition to your summer hat collection.

 

 

Stetson Mesh Safari Hat

Stetson has earned the right to have another entry on this list with the Stetson Mesh Safari Hat.

Constructed from 100% nylon and employing a 2 ¾” brim – this safari hat will keep you cool when the weather is unforgiving. It has mesh all over, so you will be able to get a nice breeze and still have protection from the sun. This Stetson has a smaller brim than other hats, but that gives it a little different style. It looks nice and you could wear this hat anywhere. It has a Coolmax sweatband to keep your head as dry as possible as you work or play in the sun.

This is one of the best wide brim ventilated hats for warm weather. If you’ve never owned a Stetson hat, this is a good place to start.

The Stetson is a great summer hat for guys with long hair because it fits great and covers more area than other hats.

Going on an adventure, you need a neck knife. Check out this article about the best neck knives on the market.

 

best leather and mesh outdoor hat

American Hat Makers Breeze Leather and Mesh Sun Hat

This extremely popular hat is a different animal than any other on the list – it’s the perfect combination of fine leather and breathable mesh. If you’re looking for a style and functionality meet, the American Hat Makers Breeze will do the trick. Handmade I the USA and only using the finest leather and mesh; these hats are each sewn one at a time.

You also get a lifetime guarantee with each hat. You can’t beat that! This hat is super lightweight and UPF 50+ along with a chinstrap to keep it in place. Did we mention it’s water resistant leather that can survive in inclement weather? These are super comfortable and comes with padded sweat liner that can be removed if you wish. This is a great wide brim mesh hat for someone who enjoys a leather hat.

We’re told these hats are also great for golf as they’re breezy and go with golf clothes.

American Hat Maker’s produces some of the best hats for hot weather that also look stylish.

 

I suggest that, if the foregoing interests you, go to their web site.

 

The following is simply a sampling of the variety of other hot-weather specific hat  types that I’ve found online for you to look over.

Arctic Cool Vortex Vent Cooling Bucket Hat, Cooling Clothing

$34.99.

The Ventilated Brimmed Hat

$39.95.

 

Image of Hydro Cooling Sun Hat Summer Sunscreen Heatstroke Hat UV Protection Hat Caps Wide Brim Outdoor Hot Weather Cooling Hat Breathable Bucket Fishing

Hydro Cooling Sun Hat Summer Sunscreen Heatstroke Hat UV Protection Hat Caps Wide Brim Outdoor Hot Weather Cooling Hat Breathable Bucket Fishing

$8.85.

Bucket Hat | Sun Protection Sun Hat | Size: Large/XL | Color: Navy/Tan |

$26.95.

LTM6 Airflo Hat Khaki Olive / 7 ¼ $90.00.

2 Polar Evaporative Cooling Hat With UV Reflective Protection Cap - Unisex

$12.95.

Under Armour Men's Iso-Chill ArmourVent Stretch Hat - Navy, Xl/Xxl

$28.00.

Outdoor Sun Visor Hats Lightweight Waterproof Breathable Sports Hat Upf50+ Ultra Thin Cooling Baseball Hats, Adult Unisex, Blue

$10.69.

Forclaz Trek 500, Ventilated Hiking Cap in Carbon Gray

$12.99.

Port Authority C911 Adjustable Mesh Back Cap , White, One Size

$4.80.

Arctic Hat Ahat-Cd6 Arctic Cooling Hat

$22.10.

Dorfman Pacific Mesh Bush Soaker Golf Hat Tan Small/Medium

$23.95.

Light Grey Safari Boonie Hat - Single Piece

$12.00.

 

In sum I think that you can see that there is a huge variety of hats for hot weather wear, and what I’ve located is only the tip of the iceberg. You can pay less than $10.00 or more than $100.00.

I hope this helps you find something “cool” to wear as the dog days of summer progress.