The difference a day makes.
By Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (46809)
July 31, 2025 12:33pm CST
Most of us here in the US have been in a horrible heat wave with extremely high heat indexes for a long time now. Now, we are to have 5 days of much milder temperatures.
Don't be jealous, ok? It is currently 12:30 PM, and 69 degrees, and it's the last day of July! We are in what they are calling a cold wave, and it dropped like a stone last night. The high for the next five days will be between 72-79!
Of course, this comes with a cost--pretty much everything in life does. Wildfire smoke is hitting us and if it's not raining, it's hazy and smoky, so there's that. But still, it's cooler! Yay!
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@MarieCoyle (46809)
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31 Jul
The heat is not kind to me, either. I don’t suffer from it as badly as you do, but I get overheated easily. This is such a welcome change! I know I am repeating myself, but I am ready for FALL!!!
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@MarieCoyle (46809)
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1 Aug
@AmbiePam
My oldest daughter is a Fall nut just like her mama. We have plans to do the local orchard, and the pumpkin patch. We hope the son will feel like going, or at least tagging along...but we shall see.
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@RasmaSandra (87621)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
31 Jul
I will be doing the dance of joy once out temps hit the 70s, Right now we are at 89.
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@RasmaSandra (87621)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Aug
@MarieCoyle not in a hot apartment with an AC and fans
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@MarieCoyle (46809)
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23h
@RasmaSandra
Oh, I know it can get so hot there. I love to visit Florida, but not in the summertime!
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@MarieCoyle (46809)
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1 Aug
It feels so nice! It's supposed to get hot again in a few days. I wish it wasn't, but it's still summertime.
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@Tampa_girl7 (53089)
• United States
31 Jul
It is raining and 90 here. I look forward to to cooler temperatures.
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@MarieCoyle (46809)
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1 Aug
It sure was a lot nicer to be outside than it has been for a long time.
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@sallypup (65488)
• Centralia, Washington
31 Jul
I have been and am spoiled. My world has had some heat- up to maybe 90 but it cools at night and I have A/C and no need to meet a schedule. That being said, it is July so we are in drought and the grass is yellow dry. We're headed to the 70's again tomorrow.
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@sallypup (65488)
• Centralia, Washington
31 Jul
@MarieCoyle You have an overloaded plate. I both admire you and worry about you.
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@MarieCoyle (46809)
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1 Aug
@sallypup
It's just what mom's do...you would do the same if you needed to and the need was there. I won't lie and say it's easy, because it's not. I do hope with all my heart that it will be worth it. Thank you so much for your caring, Lenore. 
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@MarieCoyle (46809)
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31 Jul
Our grass was downright crunchy but it’s getting greener since we’ve had some rain in the past week. I try to keep somewhat of a schedule, but it’s hard with son having so many medical issues. I just do the best I can. It works out somehow!
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@GardenGerty (165177)
• United States
1 Aug
I think our cool front will only last four days, but you never know. It feels nice to be able to go outside.
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@MarieCoyle (46809)
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23h
Yes, ours is pretty much like yours, tomorrow 2 is the supposed high. Time will tell!
@LadyDuck (480695)
• Italy
21h
@MarieCoyle - I also cannot function when the temperature is too hot.
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@MarieCoyle (46809)
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21h
@LadyDuck
When it's super hot, it just zaps my energy and I have to stop. It's wonderful to have a rest from it, however short it is.
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@LindaOHio (196637)
• United States
31 Jul
Yes it's cooler and we got some much needed rain!
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@MarieCoyle (46809)
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1 Aug
We had quite a bit of rain this week, it was much needed.
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@thislittlepennyearns (65401)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
31 Jul
Ha. You might of gotten a drop in temps. But its 105 here.
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@thislittlepennyearns (65401)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
31 Jul
@MarieCoyle I don't want to visit anywhere but Alaska right now. Its so hot.
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@MarieCoyle (46809)
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1 Aug
@thislittlepennyearns
It was on the news one day last week that Alaska was 90 degrees...and people were swimming in the ocean! I just can't imagine!
@MarieCoyle (46809)
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31 Jul
I like to visit Florida, but not in the summer! Way too hot!
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@MarieCoyle (46809)
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1 Aug
@Kandae
I am one of those weird people who love Fall and winter. I don't like ice storms, but I like the wintertime.
