Yesterday, the city of Phoenix, Arizona, experienced its 18th consecutive day with temperatures of 110°F (43.3°C) or higher. That matched a record from 1974, which is likely to fall today if the city hits the projected high of 115°F.
Meanwhile, according to the National Weather Service, the Monday morning LOW in Phoenix was 95°F, the 8th straight day with an overnight low of at least 90°F. Get more numbers from Axios.
Nobody feels like doing much of anything in the blazing heat we’ve seen this week. But there’s always work to be done. So how do you cope?
If you’re not lucky enough to have air conditioning at home — or you want to avoid sky-high electricity bills — pack up your laptop, don’t forget your charger, and head to the local coffee shop for an iced latte and free WiFi. You can always find a quiet corner to get work done. But don't get caught up chatting with other mobile workers!
Whether you’re talking extreme heat or frigid cold temps, it’s all mind over matter for me. When it starts heating up, I picture myself on a cool island beach, enjoying a frosty beverage with my feet dipped in the ocean. You’d be amazed how easy it is to forget where you are and focus on anything from simple tasks to complex problems.
If you’re not lucky enough to have air conditioning, the next best thing to beat the heat is a strategically placed ceiling fan — or two, or three. It will also save you a bunch of money on your power bill, which means you can afford to spend a hot afternoon at the movies!
It’s hard to believe that the longest day of the year has already come and gone, but the solstice arrived like clockwork on Wednesday. So Bring on the parades and homemade ice cream and (legal) fireworks. It’s Summertime!
Last week’s heat wave was historic, and that’s not hyperbole. Scorching temperatures broke records around the Bay Area, including a high mark of 116 degrees in Livermore, the highest mark EVER RECORDED by the National Weather Service in our region.
Get the story hot off the presses from SFGate.
