It is already hot, but June is only half over.
@lookatdesktop (27129)
Dallas, Texas
June 17, 2021 9:58pm CST
Stay cool, this summer. Drink plenty of water. It seems like the Western states of the USA are already above normal temperatures and Texas is no exception.
There is a clear possibility that since there have been already several Russian hacks of businesses and infrastructure such as the beef industry and the gas pipeline from Texas and other businesses, the Texas Power Grid needs to exercise extreme caution and make sure the grid stays up this summer.
So far, there has only been one local instance of a 10 second power outage locally, in Dallas. Local news reporters have announced that the power companies that supply Texas residents to keep their thermostats at about 78 degrees to prevent a possible blackout.
We are told that there is an ozone alert also. It seems like we are better off going out only in the early hours of the mornings and staying indoors most of the rest of the day and night. And due to heavy rain we have another thing to be concerned about and that is, West Nile Virus from mosquitoes.
Water levels in some Western states are down by about 30% in some cases. This year, rather, this summer will be a real challenge for about 2/3rds of the US population overall. It's going to be one long & hot summer.
Stay safe and stay hydrated.
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@prashu228 (37526)
• India
18 Jun 21
Long summers are not fun, if water levels go down ,then it's not a good thing at all. Stay safe
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@ptrikha_2 (45472)
• India
18 Jun 21
@prashu228
Yes water scarcity is an alarming fact across the world- be it a developed nation or a developing one.
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@rebelann (111178)
• El Paso, Texas
18 Jun 21
It's been hot and dry here, we got up to 109f which isn't as bad as what AZ is getting but still hot as all git out. Luckily there's no humidity here so it didn't feel all that bad.
The weather peeps aren't getting the preditions quite right though, we were supposed to be about 101f today but it only got up to 99f.
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@ptrikha_2 (45472)
• India
18 Jun 21
@rebelann
109 F is terribly hot. Any predictions for showers?
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@ptrikha_2 (45472)
• India
18 Jun 21
@rebelann
I just hope you get some. Are cities like Dallas too very hot in summers?
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@kareng (54724)
• United States
18 Jun 21
That is one thing I don't have to worry about anymore--the ozone warnings. I don't miss that at all from Baton Rouge. I used to get sick from the chemical smells from all the plants on the way to work every morning. Then after I developed asthma, it got worse.
You forgot to throw in hurricane season in your mix. It looks to be starting out pretty active and on the third storm that should be named soon.
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@lookatdesktop (27129)
• Dallas, Texas
21 Jun 21
I a sorry that you developed asthma. I have bronchitis and had it most of my life. I live where traffic is usually high and congested. The cars and trucks do enough to pollute the air we breath. And the population is growing. Yea I failed to mention hurricane season. It should be expected that the Atlantic will produce a lot of them.
@kareng (54724)
• United States
22 Jun 21
@lookatdesktop Yes, the cars exhaust are also a big problem.
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@lookatdesktop (27129)
• Dallas, Texas
23 Jun 21
@kareng The catalytic converters do a pretty good job at reducing emissions of toxic pollutants. But not all cars would pass FDA standards for emissions testing.
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@lookatdesktop (27129)
• Dallas, Texas
21 Jun 21
I went out at 6:45 to sweep the driveway and brush off the leaves on our car and the outside humidity is significant. I broke a sweat at 79 degrees and it's only 7:09 AM central time. It's going to be a partly sunny hot and humid day. good for the plants and the birds don't seem to care.
@misunderstood_zombie (8142)
• United States
18 Jun 21
I live in the area also and it was terrible out there today. I was worried about mosquitoes and rain also.
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@lookatdesktop (27129)
• Dallas, Texas
21 Jun 21
They are now spraying in evenings, for West Nile all over the Dallas-Ft. Worth area.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8142)
• United States
21 Jun 21
@lookatdesktop I didn't know that. I always wonder which is the best alternative--the spray or the mosquitos.
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@lookatdesktop (27129)
• Dallas, Texas
21 Jun 21
@misunderstood_zombie I don't put water out for birds any more. So I am at least not providing a medium for mosquitoes to grow in. I have OFF spray in case I need it. Long sleeve shirts when doing gardening work. The spray that is used breaks down shortly after sunlight and only kills for a brief period during the hours the mosquitoes are most active. If you get exposed to the spray, simply shower it off.
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@lookatdesktop (27129)
• Dallas, Texas
21 Jun 21
It is only going to get worse. Some say there will be a blue ocean event, aka BOE within a year or two. I don't know exactly when that will be though. But the Arctic is melting and getting thinner every year.
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@lookatdesktop (27129)
• Dallas, Texas
21 Jun 21
@Nakitakona I have been researching climate change for years.
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
21 Jun 21
@lookatdesktop Climate change? Do you hear about that?
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@kaylachan (57687)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Jun 21
Feeling it here in Florida, despite a decetivly cloudy and threatening sky.
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@kaylachan (57687)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Jun 21
@lookatdesktop Been there done and gone. Alabama got the brunt of it.
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@lookatdesktop (27129)
• Dallas, Texas
21 Jun 21
@kaylachan Storms seem to come out of nowhere and are gone after leaving havoc in their wake.
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@lookatdesktop (27129)
• Dallas, Texas
21 Jun 21
I think there is a storm coming up to the coast closer to Louisiana, but maybe Florida will get some of it too.
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@lookatdesktop (27129)
• Dallas, Texas
21 Jun 21
It can be. Basically, stay out of the heat, stay well hydrated and do not over-exert yourself.
@lookatdesktop (27129)
• Dallas, Texas
23 Aug 21
Texas has had more than average rainfall and temperatures have been a little below average since summer began.
@lookatdesktop (27129)
• Dallas, Texas
22 Aug 21
I am fine and dandy. Thanks for asking. :) Hope you are doing well yourself. Stay safe and be happy. :)
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@lookatdesktop (27129)
• Dallas, Texas
23 Aug 21
@db20747 I have been doing a lot of things on Facebook, YouTube and in the world of checks and balances. Good to see you too. :)
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@db20747 (43427)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
22 Aug 21
@lookatdesktop good to hear from some of the original mylotters!! And good to see you stop by!!
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@LindaOHio (156157)
• United States
18 Jun 21
The temps out west and the drought have been horrible. At least you have some rain. Stay cool and hydrated!
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@lookatdesktop (27129)
• Dallas, Texas
21 Jun 21
I think we will see a lot more dangerous fires cropping up over the summer months.
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@LindaOHio (156157)
• United States
21 Jun 21
@lookatdesktop I'm afraid you're right.
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@LindaOHio (156157)
• United States
22 Jun 21
@lookatdesktop Sadly at least one of the wildfires was intentionally set. And you're right about fireworks...people need to be extra cautious.
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@janethwayne (5193)
• Philippines
18 Jun 21
Here in my country it is always hot mostly all year round if no rains but what I do is take plenty of water or juices during this season.
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@lookatdesktop (27129)
• Dallas, Texas
21 Jun 21
I hope your area of the world gets the much needed rain it needs. Is the temperature above normal for this month of the year for you?
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@lookatdesktop (27129)
• Dallas, Texas
21 Jun 21
How is the vaccine for Covid-19 coming along in New Delhi, India? Is the Delta Variant the primary variant in your area? Hope vaccines against Covid-19 will be made available to as many who are willing and able to get their shots.
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@Aansh13 (11251)
• New Delhi, India
21 Jun 21
@lookatdesktop
We have vaccines available readily... so whoever wishes, can get the shots...
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@Aansh13 (11251)
• New Delhi, India
22 Jun 21
@lookatdesktop
Yes, taking Vaccination is important!!!! Plus, keeping precautions is the utmost
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@ptrikha_2 (45472)
• India
18 Jun 21
That sounds worrisome. Time for switching more to electric vehicles. Plus implement Rain Water Harvesting and other water saving measures on a large scale.
To counter mosquitoes, the ancient Indian way of burning Neem Leaves (practiced very less even in India as well) and fogging through chemicals can help.
We do see annual Malaria and Dengue spreads in rainy season but hopefully you would have cleaner places.
Still mosquito repellent creams and sprays can help.
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@lookatdesktop (27129)
• Dallas, Texas
21 Jun 21
Are there vaccines being given to help slow the spread of Malaria and Dengue ? They spray for West Nile here in Texas as the mosquitoes are generally known for the spread of this particular virus in our general geographic region.
