Another for you, Kath, is it hot yet where you are?

[jimnyc]

Kathianne

I'm confident that much of Arizona gets hot in the summer months. But some areas hit the death zone! Are you in the list of these cities? Some serious heat coming!! https://i.imgur.com/ni6xz9F.gif

--

Excessive Heat Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
219 PM MST Wed Jul 8 2020

AZZ537-540>544-546-548>551-560-091200-
/O.UPG.KPSR.EH.A.0006.200710T1700Z-200714T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KPSR.EH.W.0006.200710T1700Z-200714T0300Z/
Northwest Valley-Buckeye/Avondale-Cave Creek/New River-
Deer Valley-Central Phoenix-North Phoenix/Glendale-
Scottsdale/Paradise Valley-East Valley-Fountain Hills/East Mesa-
South Mountain/Ahwatukee-Southeast Valley/Queen Creek-San Carlos-
Including the cities of Circle City, Surprise, Wittmann,
Beardsley, Sun City West, Avondale, Cashion, Goodyear, Liberty,
Scottsdale, Peoria, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Mesa, Chandler,
Tempe, Gilbert, Fountain Hills, Sun Lakes, Queen Creek,
and San Carlos
219 PM MST Wed Jul 8 2020

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 8 PM
MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 109
to 118 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central Arizona.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 8 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Very High HeatRisk. Increase in heat related
illnesses, including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat
stroke. Heat stroke can lead to death.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An Excessive Heat Warning means that a period of very hot
temperatures, even by local standards, will occur. Actions should
be taken to lessen the impact of the extreme heat.

Stay indoors and seek air-conditioned buildings. Drink water,
more than usual, and avoid dehydrating alcoholic, sugary, or
caffeinated drinks. Dress for the heat - lightweight and light-
colored clothing. Eat small meals and eat more often. Monitor
those with a higher vulnerability to heat, including small
children. Check in on family, friends, and neighbors, especially
the elderly. If engaging in outdoor activity, take longer and
more frequent breaks and avoid the hottest parts of the day.
Never leave kids or pets unattended in cars.

Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult
county officials for more details, which may include guidance for
proper social distancing measures.

Recognize the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness. Early
signs include thirst and muscle cramps. Heat exhaustion may
include: cool, moist, pale skin; headache; dizziness; weakness or
exhaustion; nausea. The most serious illness is heat stroke,
which may include: vomiting; confusion; throbbing headache;
decreased alertness or loss of consciousness; high body
temperature (above 105F); hot, dry skin; rapid, weak pulse;
rapid, shallow breathing; seizures.

Heat stroke can be DEADLY. Treat as an emergency and call 9 1 1.

https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=AZZ543&warncounty=AZC013&firewxzone=AZZ132&local_place1=Phoenix%20AZ&product1=Excessive+Heat+Watch&lat=33.4483&lon=-112.073#.XwZe8ChKiUl

[Kathianne]

@Kathianne (http://www.debatepolicy.com/member.php?u=8)

I'm confident that much of Arizona gets hot in the summer months. But some areas hit the death zone! Are you in the list of these cities? Some serious heat coming!! https://i.imgur.com/ni6xz9F.gif

--

Excessive Heat Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
219 PM MST Wed Jul 8 2020

AZZ537-540>544-546-548>551-560-091200-
/O.UPG.KPSR.EH.A.0006.200710T1700Z-200714T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KPSR.EH.W.0006.200710T1700Z-200714T0300Z/
Northwest Valley-Buckeye/Avondale-Cave Creek/New River-
Deer Valley-Central Phoenix-North Phoenix/Glendale-
Scottsdale/Paradise Valley-East Valley-Fountain Hills/East Mesa-
South Mountain/Ahwatukee-Southeast Valley/Queen Creek-San Carlos-
Including the cities of Circle City, Surprise, Wittmann,
Beardsley, Sun City West, Avondale, Cashion, Goodyear, Liberty,
Scottsdale, Peoria, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Mesa, Chandler,
Tempe, Gilbert, Fountain Hills, Sun Lakes, Queen Creek,
and San Carlos
219 PM MST Wed Jul 8 2020

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 8 PM
MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 109
to 118 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central Arizona.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 8 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Very High HeatRisk. Increase in heat related
illnesses, including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat
stroke. Heat stroke can lead to death.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An Excessive Heat Warning means that a period of very hot
temperatures, even by local standards, will occur. Actions should
be taken to lessen the impact of the extreme heat.

Stay indoors and seek air-conditioned buildings. Drink water,
more than usual, and avoid dehydrating alcoholic, sugary, or
caffeinated drinks. Dress for the heat - lightweight and light-
colored clothing. Eat small meals and eat more often. Monitor
those with a higher vulnerability to heat, including small
children. Check in on family, friends, and neighbors, especially
the elderly. If engaging in outdoor activity, take longer and
more frequent breaks and avoid the hottest parts of the day.
Never leave kids or pets unattended in cars.

Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult
county officials for more details, which may include guidance for
proper social distancing measures.

Recognize the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness. Early
signs include thirst and muscle cramps. Heat exhaustion may
include: cool, moist, pale skin; headache; dizziness; weakness or
exhaustion; nausea. The most serious illness is heat stroke,
which may include: vomiting; confusion; throbbing headache;
decreased alertness or loss of consciousness; high body
temperature (above 105F); hot, dry skin; rapid, weak pulse;
rapid, shallow breathing; seizures.

Heat stroke can be DEADLY. Treat as an emergency and call 9 1 1.

https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=AZZ543&warncounty=AZC013&firewxzone=AZZ132&local_place1=Phoenix%20AZ&product1=Excessive+Heat+Watch&lat=33.4483&lon=-112.073#.XwZe8ChKiUl

Pretty sure that's Phoenix, Maricopa County.

I'm in Pinal:

Northwest Pinal County
Excessive Heat Warning
Excessive Heat Warning in effect from Saturday, 10:00 AM MST until Monday, 8:00 PM MST. Source: U.S. National Weather Service
LESS
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /10 AM
PDT/ SATURDAY TO 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ MONDAY...


* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 109
to 120 expected.


* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arizona and
southeast and southern California.


* WHEN...From 10 AM MST /10 AM PDT/ Saturday to 8 PM MST /8 PM
PDT/ Monday.


* IMPACTS...Very High HeatRisk. Increase in heat related
illnesses, including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat
stroke. Heat stroke can lead to death.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


An Excessive Heat Warning means that a period of very hot
temperatures, even by local standards, will occur. Actions should
be taken to lessen the impact of the extreme heat.


Stay indoors and seek air-conditioned buildings. Drink water,
more than usual, and avoid dehydrating alcoholic, sugary, or
caffeinated drinks. Dress for the heat - lightweight and light-
colored clothing. Eat small meals and eat more often. Monitor
those with a higher vulnerability to heat, including small
children. Check in on family, friends, and neighbors, especially
the elderly. If engaging in outdoor activity, take longer and
more frequent breaks and avoid the hottest parts of the day.
Never leave kids or pets unattended in cars.


Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult
county officials for more details, which may include guidance for
proper social distancing measures.


Recognize the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness. Early
signs include thirst and muscle cramps. Heat exhaustion may
include: cool, moist, pale skin; headache; dizziness; weakness or
exhaustion; nausea. The most serious illness is heat stroke,
which may include: vomiting; confusion; throbbing headache;
decreased alertness or loss of consciousness; high body
temperature (above 105F); hot, dry skin; rapid, weak pulse;
rapid, shallow breathing; seizures.


Heat stroke can be DEADLY. Treat as an emergency and call 9 1 1.


Continue to monitor NWS forecasts, broadcast outlets, and local
government for updates.

[Kathianne]

https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/casa-grande/85122/daily-weather-forecast/331824

They actually lowered some of the temps, Sat & Sun were previously over 115!


JULY 15 - JULY 21


Wed


7/15




107° / 87°
A p.m. t-storm possible
Precip


30%


Thu


7/16




107° / 83°
A p.m. t-storm possible
Precip


30%


Fri


7/17




107° / 82°
Very warm with clouds and sun
Precip


1%


Sat


7/18




109° / 81°
A p.m. t-storm possible
Precip


30%


Sun


7/19




107° / 80°
A p.m. t-storm possible
Precip


30%


Mon


7/20




106° / 79°
Partly sunny
Precip


18%


Tue


7/21




103° / 81°
A p.m. t-storm possible
Precip


30%

[Gunny]

We're 99+ for at least a week. It isn't the workout in the heat that isn't so hard once you get going. It's sitting here in the AC thinking about going out in the heat to work out :)

[SassyLady]

Our pool was 90° today.

[Kathianne]

Our pool was 90° today.
It's just hot, even in the shade. Melting. Anything over 105 is just nuts.

[Kathianne]

CURRENT WEATHER
11:55 PM
http://www.debatepolicy.com/images/weathericons/38.svg94° F
RealFeel® 91°
Air Quality Excellent
Mostly cloudy (https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/casa-grande/85122/current-weather/331824)


Nearly midnight and it's still 94!
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/casa-grande/85122/daily-weather-forecast/331824?day=2)
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/casa-grande/85122/daily-weather-forecast/331824)

[Black Diamond]

12750

[Abbey Marie]

Haha, not me. I never complain about snow or cold.

[jimnyc]

81 on it's way to a high of 89 here today.

But I'm surrounded by New Yorkers. :(

[Black Diamond]

Haha, not me. I never complain about snow or cold.

Yeah someone in Michigan posted that. They will wish it was hot when the blizzards start. I am glad to be leaving MI. Bring the desert heat.

[Black Diamond]

81 on it's way to a high of 89 here today.

But I'm surrounded by New Yorkers. :(

All that concrete...

[Abbey Marie]

Yeah someone in Michigan posted that. They will wish it was hot when the blizzards start. I am glad to be leaving MI. Bring the desert heat.

Every winter I tell the winter complainers on TV to move South or West and leave more room for me to enjoy Fall and Winter, lol. I don’t even want to be buried in the desert!

[SassyLady]

Thankfully it's only 104° outside today.

[Kathianne]

Thankfully it's only 104° outside today.
Hotter here and still rising:

CURRENT WEATHER°F
2:14 PM
http://www.debatepolicy.com/images/weathericons/1.svg106°
RealFeel® 109°
RealFeel Shade™ 103°


Sunny

[Gunny]

Hotter here and still rising:

CURRENT WEATHER°F
2:14 PM
http://www.debatepolicy.com/images/weathericons/1.svg106°
RealFeel® 109°
RealFeel Shade™ 103°


Sunny100 here. "Feels like" 105. What did we used to do before "feels like"?

I stand corrected. The is the "coolest" we get for at least the next week. All 102-104. What I like about the Hi desert is it always cooled off at night. I see that is not where you are Kathianne :laugh:

Here? Any cooling off we get at night is offset by humidity. The minutes after showering you want to take another.

[SassyLady]

Hotter here and still rising:

CURRENT WEATHER°F
2:14 PM
http://www.debatepolicy.com/images/weathericons/1.svg106°
RealFeel® 109°
RealFeel Shade™ 103°


Sunny

My A/C runs 24/7 ..... went to town to post office to mail taxes. Could hardly breathe with mask on. Glasses keep fogging up. I'll be so glad when November 4th gets here. So I can either relax a little or throw up.

[Gunny]

81 on it's way to a high of 89 here today.

But I'm surrounded by New Yorkers. :(
One good thing about the heat, it keeps a LOT of fair weather folk away. Especially yankees. I wish it worked on lefties.

[Gunny]

My A/C runs 24/7 ..... went to town to post office to mail taxes. Could hardly breathe with mask on. Glasses keep fogging up. I'll be so glad when November 4th gets here. So I can either relax a little or throw up.Yeah. That mask thingie is annoying in the heat. It goes on when I get out of the truck and goes back off the second I'm back in.

The glasses too. I HATE that :laugh:

[SassyLady]

One good thing about the heat, it keeps a LOT of fair weather folk away. Especially yankees. I wish it worked on lefties.

I've been having this issue .... when I'm hot my pulse goes up... as high as 150+. My resting is usually in 60s.

I don't sweat much so it's been theorized my pulse goes up because my body is working to get sweat glands working. I can step in the shade, or put my feet in pool and it'll go back down.

At any rate, I guess I'm a fair weather person after all.

[Gunny]

I've been having this issue .... when I'm hot my pulse goes up... as high as 150+. My resting is usually in 60s.

I don't sweat much so it's been theorized my pulse goes up because my body is working to get sweat glands working. I can step in the shade, or put my feet in pool and it'll go back down.

At any rate, I guess I'm a fair weather person after all.It bothers my breathing if it gets over 110. But I think it does that to everyone :). On the other hand, I need to be hooked up to water/fluids because I will sweat out.

Too bad we can't split that down the middle and share a happy medium :)

[Kathianne]

It’s about a 7 min walk from my car to where I have to enter work to be ‘tested.’ My temp always jumps, today 104.4. It takes about 3 mins to fall under 100. I don’t like this heat.

[SassyLady]

It’s about a 7 min walk from my car to where I have to enter work to be ‘tested.’ My temp always jumps, today 104.4. It takes about 3 mins to fall under 100. I don’t like this heat.
I bought an artic hat that helps keep temp down.

12751

[Black Diamond]

Every winter I tell the winter complainers on TV to move South or West and leave more room for me to enjoy Fall and Winter, lol. I don’t even want to be buried in the desert!

Did you guys see casino or something ? :cool:

Just back in vegas today. 110 when Amanda picked me up in the truck at the airport. Supposed to hit 113-115 over the weekend.

[Kathianne]

I bought an artic hat that helps keep temp down.

12751
Does it work?

[Black Diamond]

I bought an artic hat that helps keep temp down.

12751

That the one in your avatar?

[icansayit]

It has been nice and cool here on the Coast of Virginia...a cool "92" plus with winds from the Northeast at about a terrible...6mph, but the Waves are bringing the surfers to their heavenly crests...!They're not worried about no QUARANTEEN OUT THERE.
In case you are wondering....this is NOT Virginia Surf. More like California.

https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d7cd9a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5824x4038+0+0/resize/840x582!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F8c%2F90%2F0f58f20342 fb8ad3d3967d9dd66d%2F476221-surf-011.JPG

[Gunny]

6:11 PM 102 feels like 107. Yay! :)

[Kathianne]

6:11 PM 102 feels like 107. Yay! :)

:(


CURRENT WEATHER°F
5:12 PM
http://www.debatepolicy.com/images/weathericons/2.svg109°
RealFeel® 107°
RealFeel Shade™ 106°


Mostly sunny

[SassyLady]

That the one in your avatar?
No, different one.

[Black Diamond]

930pm here in las vegas. Still 104 degrees

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

12750

I was in Holland Michigan in the summer of 1973. I was on my one and only hitch-hiking trek.
And I was wise enough to get the hell out of dodge just before the winter came in..
Made my way down to Nashville TN and months later back to home in Arkansas.
I've always loved Spring and Summer , hated Winter... It is the Native American blood in me....-Tyr

[Kathianne]

6 am 91f. Ugh!

[Gunny]

6 am 91f. Ugh!Looking not much better here. Was 81 at 6AM when I forced myself against my will to get up and work out to beat the heat. We're supposed to hit 104 today but so far their forecast numbers have been low. I wouldn't be surprised to see higher.

[Kathianne]

Looking not much better here. Was 81 at 6AM when I forced myself against my will to get up and work out to beat the heat. We're supposed to hit 104 today but so far their forecast numbers have been low. I wouldn't be surprised to see higher.
Consistent. We’re supposed to hit 115.

[Black Diamond]

Consistent. We’re supposed to hit 115.

We hit that yesterday but not supposed to today. A chilly 109 for a high it says.

[SassyLady]

We're officially in monsoon so humidity yesterday and today over 50%.

[Kathianne]

We're officially in monsoon so humidity yesterday and today over 50%.

It's such a not good look with my covid hair! It hasn't been this long since grade school.

[Gunny]

Was 95 at 10PM last night. We got to 106. 108 Sunday. Allegedly heading for a "cool" 102 today, bearing in mind 100 was the forecast high the past 2 days.

[Kathianne]

Was 95 at 10PM last night. We got to 106. 108 Sunday. Allegedly heading for a "cool" 102 today, bearing in mind 100 was the forecast high the past 2 days.

9:10am, here we are:

CURRENT WEATHER°F
9:10 AM
http://www.debatepolicy.com/images/weathericons/2.svg97°
RealFeel® 100°
RealFeel Shade™ 96°


Mostly sunny

[Gunny]

9:10am, here we are:

CURRENT WEATHER°F
9:10 AM
http://www.debatepolicy.com/images/weathericons/2.svg97°
RealFeel® 100°
RealFeel Shade™ 96°


Mostly sunny
90 feels like 96 right now. Mostly sunny. We don't get "shade" temp :)

[Kathianne]

90 feels like 96 right now. Mostly sunny. We don't get "shade" temp :)

I keep looking for shade, it is a slippery form. Cacti, palms, neither cast much shadows. ;)

[SassyLady]

It's such a not good look with my covid hair! It hasn't been this long since grade school.

I cut 2" off mine in May. Now I have a very blunt cut, but it's still way past shoulders. I can still pull up off neck during the heat.

My color is awful though. :slap:

[Kathianne]

I cut 2" off mine in May. Now I have a very blunt cut, but it's still way past shoulders. I can still pull up off neck during the heat.

My color is awful though. :slap:
I've too much hair, would be glad to donate a pound of it to Gunny. ;) It's moving down my back now, though the bottom is like cotton candy. Sigh.

[SassyLady]

Today is about 10° cooler ... only supposed to get to 102°.

[Kathianne]

Today is about 10° cooler ... only supposed to get to 102°.

Gonna be higher than that! Now:

CURRENT WEATHER°F
11:02 AM
http://www.debatepolicy.com/images/weathericons/2.svg102°
RealFeel® 110°
RealFeel Shade™ 100°


Mostly sunny

[Gunny]

I've too much hair, would be glad to donate a pound of it to @Gunny (http://www.debatepolicy.com/member.php?u=30). ;) It's moving down my back now, though the bottom is like cotton candy. Sigh.

Unlike 99 44/100% of bald guys, thank you, no. I had long hair back in the day, in Miami. I've even tried to let it grow since I retired, but once it touches my ears it's over.


Gonna be higher than that! Now:

CURRENT WEATHER°F
11:02 AM
http://www.debatepolicy.com/images/weathericons/2.svg102°
RealFeel® 110°
RealFeel Shade™ 100°


Mostly sunny

106 right now. 5:35 PM. I figured they were wrong :)

Both yesterday and today once it got to 106 the "feels like" was the same, meaning no humidity. Supposed to drop back into the high 90s but I bet the humidity will send that "feels like" up around 105 - 110. Lose/lose :laugh:

[Black Diamond]

Unlike 99 44/100% of bald guys, thank you, no. I had long hair back in the day, in Miami. I've even tried to let it grow since I retired, but once it touches my ears it's over.



106 right now. 5:35 PM. I figured they were wrong :)

Both yesterday and today once it got to 106 the "feels like" was the same, meaning no humidity. Supposed to drop back into the high 90s but I bet the humidity will send that "feels like" up around 105 - 110. Lose/lose :laugh:

It does. You're better off with a higher actual temp. The humidity burns off

[Kathianne]

Unlike 99 44/100% of bald guys, thank you, no. I had long hair back in the day, in Miami. I've even tried to let it grow since I retired, but once it touches my ears it's over.



106 right now. 5:35 PM. I figured they were wrong :)

Both yesterday and today once it got to 106 the "feels like" was the same, meaning no humidity. Supposed to drop back into the high 90s but I bet the humidity will send that "feels like" up around 105 - 110. Lose/lose :laugh:

6 degrees past Uggg!

CURRENT WEATHER°F
3:48 PM
http://www.debatepolicy.com/images/weathericons/1.svg111°
RealFeel® 113°
RealFeel Shade™ 108°


Sunny

[Kathianne]

It does. You're better off with a higher actual temp. The humidity burns off
Except in AZ during monsoons. It's humid-though nothing like Chicago! LOL!

[Black Diamond]

Except in AZ during monsoons. It's humid-though nothing like Chicago! LOL!

I have not experienced that but I have heard It can be brutal.

Also is that the same time of year you get the dust storms?

[Kathianne]

I have not experienced that but I have heard It can be brutal.

Also is that the same time of year you get the dust storms?
Yep. Sassy spoke of one that popped out of the blue the other day. Casa Grande has more of the small ones than anywhere else in AZ, or so I was told. They are like daily, often messing with I10! LOL!

[Gunny]

Yep. Sassy spoke of one that popped out of the blue the other day. Casa Grande has more of the small ones than anywhere else in AZ, or so I was told. They are like daily, often messing with I10! LOL!I-10 is a bitch from where you go through some canyon and turn north around the NM/AZ border until you get back into flat desert. The wind will turn a truck over easy. Scared the Hell out of me a time or two :laugh:

[Kathianne]

I-10 is a bitch from where you go through some canyon and turn north around the NM/AZ border until you get back into flat desert. The wind will turn a truck over easy. Scared the Hell out of me a time or two :laugh:
Start out in Tucson with the tumbleweeds and so many roadrunners. Up to Casa Grande with sandstorms that crisscross the highway. Onto the north, going from perhaps 118 to 80 in about an hour. LOL! Hell by then you can see the Mt. in Flag, still with snow. Oh, on the way between Sedona and heading east out of Flag, likely to run into Elk herds, again with no warning.

Fun state!

[Black Diamond]

Start out in Tucson with the tumbleweeds and so many roadrunners. Up to Casa Grande with sandstorms that crisscross the highway. Onto the north, going from perhaps 118 to 80 in about an hour. LOL! Hell by then you can see the Mt. in Flag, still with snow. Oh, on the way between Sedona and heading east out of Flag, likely to run into Elk herds, again with no warning.

Fun state!

It is. I love that state. :laugh:

[Gunny]

Start out in Tucson with the tumbleweeds and so many roadrunners. Up to Casa Grande with sandstorms that crisscross the highway. Onto the north, going from perhaps 118 to 80 in about an hour. LOL! Hell by then you can see the Mt. in Flag, still with snow. Oh, on the way between Sedona and heading east out of Flag, likely to run into Elk herds, again with no warning.

Fun state!That is the route I used to take. For many years. Either I-8 to Casa Grande then east on 10 or vice versa. When I was in 29 Palms I just stayed on 10 instead of cutting off on 8 to San Diego. Almost ALWAYS during the summer. Even did it in my ragtop Jeep one year.

There are quite a few places out there that are ZERO fun in the dark. The wind just makes it worse.

[Kathianne]

That is the route I used to take. For many years. Either I-8 to Casa Grande then east on 10 or vice versa. When I was in 29 Palms I just stayed on 10 instead of cutting off on 8 to San Diego. Almost ALWAYS during the summer. Even did it in my ragtop Jeep one year.

There are quite a few places out there that are ZERO fun in the dark. The wind just makes it worse.

Except for the night sky, it's gorgeous here.

[Abbey Marie]

Except for the night sky, it's gorgeous here.

What’s up with the night sky?

[Kathianne]

What’s up with the night sky?

Being a 'suburban kid' can't say that we were starless, but ambient light from Chicago never had the stars pop like we'd see in skies at the summer house or on trips to MI or WI-where it truly was dark.

I remember on the trip from IL to AZ, coming to the peak of a mountain road and the sky! It was like driving into the stars, took my breath away! That was in NM and it just got more spectacular heading west and then south. Walls of stars. Seriously, see something flying through nearly every night I watch. There's reasons for more UFO sightings here, by both civilians and military than anywhere else I bet!

[Abbey Marie]

Being a 'suburban kid' can't say that we were starless, but ambient light from Chicago never had the stars pop like we'd see in skies at the summer house or on trips to MI or WI-where it truly was dark.

I remember on the trip from IL to AZ, coming to the peak of a mountain road and the sky! It was like driving into the stars, took my breath away! That was in NM and it just got more spectacular heading west and then south. Walls of stars. Seriously, see something flying through nearly every night I watch. There's reasons for more UFO sightings here, by both civilians and military than anywhere else I bet!

Sounds lovely. I thought you were saying the night sky in AZ was bad somehow.

[Gunny]

Except for the night sky, it's gorgeous here.


Being a 'suburban kid' can't say that we were starless, but ambient light from Chicago never had the stars pop like we'd see in skies at the summer house or on trips to MI or WI-where it truly was dark.

I remember on the trip from IL to AZ, coming to the peak of a mountain road and the sky! It was like driving into the stars, took my breath away! That was in NM and it just got more spectacular heading west and then south. Walls of stars. Seriously, see something flying through nearly every night I watch. There's reasons for more UFO sightings here, by both civilians and military than anywhere else I bet!When I was stationed in the desert everyone was always trying to get out of it. I liked it there. There was a handful of us we saw off and on all our careers because we were the ones that would say "send me to the "Stumps" (29 Palms = 29 Stumps :))".

Better than the desert at night is the one thing I loved about deployment. The stars out in the middle of the ocean. We were usually below the Equator so I got to see stars/constellations you don't get to here. Most everything else about float sucks :). I'd go out on the fantail and sit and try and figure out what the Hell I was looking at :)

Same in 29 Palms. We'd go all over the mountains out there. Climbing, picnicking, the rare camping trip. The silence is what always got to me. There's no city noise. I wouldn't have a problem going back. If I could go back to when I was there as well.

Good times :)