#MEwx Hot 'N humid with ways to stay cool when it's real hot

Good morning Augusta

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This morning we have partly sunny skies with highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph gusting to 25 mph.

Tonight we’ll have mostly clear skies with lows in the mid 40s. Winds will be Northwest around 10 mph gusting to 20 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.

The outdoor temperature is 63.5°F, the dewpoint is 57.2°F and it feels like 63.5°F.

We received 0.06 inches of  rain here over the past 24 hours.

Today’s sunrise is 4: 55 AM, sunset is 8:26 PM and we’ll have 15 hours 30 minutes of daylight today. Moonrise is 2:01 PM and Moonset is 1:17 PM. The moon phase is Waxing Gibbous and is 62% illuminated. Our next full moon will be on June 21 and our next new moon is on July 5.

The wind velocity is between 8.5 MPH and 11.0 MPH from the North.

The Relative pressure is 29.72, the Absolute pressure is 29.52 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun and a few clouds.

The Humidity is 81%, the UV index is 3 placing the average person at moderate risk and the solar radiation reading is 427.8W/m2.

Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers with Sun and clouds.

 

Ways to stay cool in hot and humid weather

Staying cool when you’re outside in hot and humid weather is a combination of things. Below are some of the many ways I’ve found on the web.

Also, clothing manufacturers such as “Arctic” and “Temperature Master” (among others) manufacture and sell clothing designed for hot and humid conditions.

Staying cool”

Beat the Heat: Here's How to Stay Cool in Hot Weather

Drink lots and lots of water. ...

Avoid the sun between 11am to 2pm. ...

Dress appropriately. ...

Refrigerate or freeze your bedsheets. ...

Cool down your “hot zones” ...

Get spicy. ...

Eat a popsicle. ...

Make a smoothie to cool down.

 

Humid weather can be difficult to combat when it comes to keeping yourself cool, especially as temperatures are on the rise. Fortunately, there are some

great methods out there to keep yourself healthy and safe during the next humid heatwave. 

To stay cool in humid weather, you should focus on cooling down your body temperature and bringing the temperature of your house down. When you find yourself

facing the great outdoors, you can choose activities that keep you on the cooler side and drink plenty of water.

 

How to Stay Cool in Humid Weather: 9 Effective Tips

Keeping yourself cool.

One of the most effective ways to beat the humidity is to keep your body temperature down. Whether you’re indoors or outdoors, there are some steps that

you can take to beat the heat.

Cold Drink + Cold Foods = Cooler Body

Drinking lots of the right fluids can be the most effective way to keep your body temperature down. There are plenty of options when choosing a hydrating

drink such as water, milk, fruit-infused water, 100% fruit juice, sports drinks, caffeine-free tea, and coconut water. Avoiding alcoholic and caffeinated

beverages will help your body retain as many of the electrolytes as possible.

Avoid using the oven and eat cool foods like salads and fresh fruit. Choose fruits that are high in water content like watermelon. You can even freeze

watermelon and throw the pieces in your glass of water in place of ice cubes! 

Cotton for th

Clothing:

Cotton is the perfect fabric choice for hot and humid weather for clothing and bedclothes. Wearing lightweight and moisture-wicking cotton layers will help keep you cool with the breathability of the fabric. Layers are a great choice because they can be removed and put back on as the weather conditions change.

 

You don’t need to dump a bucket full of ice water on yourself to stay cool. However, a cool water shower definitely can help. Pulse points also play an important role in keeping your body temperature down. Cool water, a damp washcloth, or an ice pack on your neck, wrists, inside of your elbows or knees, tops of the feet and ankles are all pulse points that will help you cool off quickly.

 

 

PS: You can now find pices on the web that tell you wearing black or really dark colors in the hot sun is just fine and doesn’t make you any hotter than wearing white or light colors.

Really? Tael you what. Put a black shirt on and stand outside in the sun for 5 minutes, then go inside, cool of and put a white shirt on and go outside in the sun for 5 minutes.

You decide.