It's supposed to be a scorcher here for the next couple days. The high in the shade is supposed to be around 97 tomorrow.

I don't get my a/c installed for a few more weeks.

Why not just wait for November?

Same as yesterday.

Gloomy and wet

yep same here..

It's disgusting out. For years I've resisted going to Florida in the summer because of the extreme heat, but over the past few years, New York has gotten to be just as hot.

We left AZ for a week for a family reunion at the Jersey shore (Spring Lake). It's hot and humid--perfect beach weather. Rental home has central air. My family is ecstatic.

I've heard such nice things about Spring Lake, TB. Glad to hear that you're enjoying yourself.

I just got back from Daytona Beach. We were there for a week and it rained everyday while we were there. But it was very hot when it wasn't raining.

Thanks, SB.
Spring Lake is known as "the Irish Riviera." Very, very high-end town. Incredible homes near the ocean. The one we're renting isn't one of them, but it'll do.

TB, do you miss NJ area???? It's gotta be a huge change for you in Az no??? Do you go back to Jersey often? Anyway, glad you are doing ok in Az.




TIS

P.S. We have had absolutely gorgeous weather here in SoCal. Almost all month it's been in the 90's (usually it's well into triple digits by now.) Today and tomorrow, sunny and high 80's. There's a nice breeze and no smog. It's really beautiful. Of course in CA, we have Aug and Sept to contend with...both months are known to be very hot.

had some sun today.

Been nice and warm today.

Forecast for the same tomorrow as well.

A nice dry day with sun..

South Jersey has been hot and humid this week and today we're suppose to have afternoon thunderstorms that will continue into tomorrow. The unusual thing here is the cold ocean water. Yesterday it was 59 degrees; about 8-10 degrees colder than normal. The reason is the prevailing winds have been southwest/west. This blows the warm surface water out to sea and the cold water comes up from the bottom. This action is called upwelling. This past weekend the water was a little warmer - 65, but it dropped back to the 50s. Shrinkage.

Very hot this morning but it has cooled a bit this afternoon!

It was the oppisite in Nottingham.. boling playing football in the afternoon..

Red hot yesterday and today!

Got burnt across my chest AND i did have sun cream on

Our week long heat wave was exactly that!

A week long......

Overcast and glum today.

Torrential rain today

The torrential rain lasted all night and well into this morning.

About 3am we had a wonderful thunder and lightning storm that seemed to rip the very night open

Shitty weather but an awesome spectacle!

Actually, in my area most of July and so far the first week in August seem to be unusually cooler. Not that it's cold, BUT usually July has mostly over 100 temps but this has not been the case this year. We've only had a couple days above 100 in July, and so far in August and according to the 5 -10 day forecast it'll be in the 90's and even high 80's a couple days. Can't complain. It's perfect as far as I'm concerned.


TIS

Was nice and sunny so i decided to cut the grass.

Then it started to rain so my lawn looks like Edward Scissorhands has been at it

What did the storm do in your community?

August 5, 2008
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Post-Tribune staff report

Gary: The National Weather Service measured winds up to 68 mph.

A tree stretched across the road making it impassable on Connecticut Street between 47th and 48th avenues.

One street west in the 4700 block of Massachusetts Street, resident Tammi Washington reported Gary city workers arrived in the morning and moved a tree that was blocking the road. "I'm just glad that big tree didn't fall on my house," she said.

Her mother, Julia Bishop, said last year's August storm was much worse. "It took me three days to clean up my yard," she said.

At 47th Avenue and Delaware Street in Gary, a NIPSCO light pole nearly snapped at its base and arched at a 45-degree angle. Crews from the Indiana Department of Transportation worked at the site.

Griffith: Griffith experienced extensive damage. Winds of up to 80 mph tore roofs off houses and downed trees, which fell on cars and streets. A spotter reported seeing a funnel cloud Monday night. Survey teams from the National Weather Service are walking the area, assessing the extensive damage to determine whether a tornado touched down. Wind speeds in Griffith were measured at 80 mph.

Public works employees worked throughout the morning to clear major roads, remove trees and debris and assess damage. Town Council President Rick Ryfa said the area in the north side of town was hardest hit, suffering from downed trees and power lines and severely damaged buildings. The town’s safety committee will meet at 2 p.m. today.

Hobart: Fire officials said a southwest side houes collapsed after sustaining severe wind damage.The city’s public works director also reported 62 large trees fell during the storm.

Merrillville: Winds were measured up to 70 miles per hour.

Michigan City: A large tree branch fell on a moving car during Monday night's storm, killing the driver who leaves behind a 22-month old son. Timothy Decker, 23, died instantly from head and chest injuries, said LaPorte County Deputy Coroner Mark Huffman.

Portage: Police Sgt. Keith Hughes said the city did not receive much damage from the storm, although some roads were closed because water and debris. One building that was damaged was the police station, which got hit by lighting, he said.

Valparaiso: The roof of Jimmy Johns on Lincolnway was torn off by strong winds Monday night and ended up landing on a car. The loss of the roof lead to water dripping into Jimmy Johns and destroying all the inventory, General Manager Rhonda Mercaldo said.

Schultz Flower Shop on Calumet Avenue reported flooding that damaged merchandise. Owner Sandie Sims said the water had ran through her store and flooded surrounding businesses.

Valparaiso residents living east of Silhavy, from County Road 500N to Division Road, plus businesses in the industrial park on the city's east side are asked to limit the amount of water they are using because Knode creek has flooded a main sewage pumping station.

Wanatah: A law enforcement officer reported spotting a funnel cloud 2.5 miles east of Valparaiso at 12:28 a.m. Tuesday.

Residents of Wanatah spent the morning clearing branches and other debris from yards and roads after a tornado blew threw the rural town Monday night. Residents reported hearing sirens go off soon after 9 p.m., but the storm continued until early in the morning. Power outages were reported on the north and west sides of town. Roads east of the downtown area were virtually impassable from fallen trees, which were being cut by chain saws and removed.

Doesn't DS live in/near Chicago?? Hope he's OK.

Rained like hell overnight. There's a nice breeze this morning.

Occasional heavy showers but its muggy and warm,unpleasantly so

We could use showers here. It's getting a little warmer, 95 degrees or so all week and sunny.

TIS

Dry and sunny.

Had the kids to the coast today.

Very pleasant!

'59 and raining right now.

Cool and dull....but dry!