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[brooklynite]

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[leftieNanner]

1. I'm in Southern Oregon

Forecast for 112 on Sunday.

Ugh.

[Sienna86]

2. How will folks handle this?

Most people do not have AC in their homes, correct? I’m concerned for older residents especially.

[regnaD kciN]

4. True on both counts here...and the projected Monday temprature in our suburb is 112...

I'm guessing all we can do is to monitor the temperature like a hawk, and ventilate (box fans in sliding glass doors) as soon in the evening as the outdoor temperature dips below that of the inside, and close up as soon as it warms up in the morning. Basically, try to get the temps indoors to at least under 80 before the heat starts to build again each day. It's going to be especially tough Sunday night through Monday, when the outdoor lows are only projected to be around 77-79. Beyond that, stay hydrated, and rely on fans and swamp coolers.

[Salviati]

6. I would be sorely tempted to get a portable AC if I could find one...

... But I'm quite sure there's not going to be one for sale within 100 miles of Seattle in the next week.

[Maru Kitteh]

20. They're all gone. My oldest daughter lives in Puyallup.

She looked everywhere, for hours on end, two days in a row. I told her to grab the tent and head for the pass, get as high as she can and find a logging road. Camp there until the worst passes. I would buy her an AC in a heartbeat if there were any to be had.

[Salviati]

26. I'm super glad I got one of my box fans replaced last week.

I'm probably just going to decamp to my office during the day on Sunday and Monday. Hopefully it will cool down somewhat reasonably during the night.

[smirkymonkey]

21. I have one and it's great, but I am thinking of getting one of

those little portable ones for right next to my bed. It's going to be in the mid 90's here in Boston next week and technically, summer has just started.

Might as well grab one before things start getting really bad in the northeast. I hate the heat, especially when I am trying to sleep. I also keep a bunch of gel ice packs in my freezer and put them in pillow cases to surround myself with at night when things get really bad. It helps!
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[Salviati]

7. I think it's up to about 40% of residences have AC these days

I bet a big driving force is people who have gotten heat pumps for heating in the winter, since this is a good climate for that, but then you also get cooling power in the summer.

[pnwmom]

10. The Seattle times recently had an article saying only 33% have room or central air. n/t

[brooklynite]

27. My MIL is renting a hotel room until the weather breaks

[Retrograde]

28. Poorly

I'm south of San Francisco, and we do get 2-4 day hot spells periodically in the summer. I'm lucky in that my house was built with hot weather in mind, and it usually cools down at night so we can get by with a fan or three. But Seattle isn't used to this kind of weather - and it's usually more humid.

It's also supposed to be hellish in Portland as well.

[fierywoman]

3. My forecast has 111 in place of your 107 ...

... looks like I'll be spending the day in a cool bath ...

[regnaD kciN]

5. We're a bit higher than you...

...but I also see Renton projected at 113, and Auburn at 115.

[Andy823]

9. Wow that's pretty hot

I live on the east side and they are predicting 113 on Tuesday, or higher according to some predictions. The highs from now till the end of next week are all 100 and higher.

I lived in Everett back in the 70's and never remember this kind of heat. The east side is alway hot, but this heat wave will most likely break record!

I do have air conditioning.

[samnsara]

12. at least its a dry heat on this side..

[MissB]

19. I'll be spending hours organizing my basement.

And I have central AC.

Actually, with the new furnace we installed a few years ago, the basement tends to mimic the first floor so it’ll likely be low 70s rather than 55. It’s partially subterranean with a very insulated garage door but the furnace moves stuff around to balance the entire house.

[WarGamer]

8. I lived in Scottsdale AZ for 10 years... advice here

I've experienced summers average high around 109... I've felt what 121 is like on your skin.

Re: The PNW heat wave...

If you're there and anything less than young and in good shape, find a place to stay including community shelters.

You CAN NOT be in a house with fans when it's 110...

Plus, AZ had single digit humidity when it's 120..

Seattle?

And a few more things. Store as much ice as you can, ice water and towels can cool you off.

STAY HYDRATED. Like in Iraq, 1/2 gallon a day up to 120lb body weight, 1 gallon a day heavier.

Seriously, if you can get away to a friend/families house with AC, do it. If you can pick up a $300 wall AC and a neighbor will install it, do it.

Be safe!! And don't think this is a joke...

[BigmanPigman]

14. Good advice.

[MissB]

16. Yep.

I’ve told all my coworkers that they’re welcome here to cool off if they want. We have central AC, which isn’t typical for Portland.

[samnsara]

11. im in central wash deep in a wooded canyon...cooler but scary as hell during the summer

[MissB]

13. Portland is showing 115 for Sunday

Our contractor called us today, asking if it is ok to show up early on Monday when it’s supposed to be 111. (Yes, and I’m hoping no neighbor complains).

[bobalew]

15. Reminds me of the Movie 'The Lathe of Heaven"

About George Orr, and his ability to change reality via his dreams...

[Texasgal]

17. I can Sympathize

My fellow Northwestern DU'ers.

Hope this doesn't last long. *hugs*

[samnsara]

18. should we remove batteries of any outdoor equipment? anyone know?

...and ps..just got a post Liberty Orchards has a new owner and will stay open..woohoo! ( well, I'm excited about that!)

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

22. Drink plenty of fluids people.

And try to stay in the shade.

[MOMFUDSKI]

23. get your clothes wet and keep them that way

I worked siding install with my husband in Florida summers and I would soak down my clothes upon arrival and keep them wet all day. Huge difference. When they built Hoover Dam the families there would soak their mattresses to sleep on at nite and, of course, the dry desert would dry them in a hurry. Not possible in Seattle area. Just keep wet and drink a LOT.

[nolabear]

24. Thank HEAVEN we got A/C year before last!

It was the smoke that did it. We moved out of Seattle about 15 miles north and smoke was godawful last year.

I’m trying to talk all our kids into hanging here for the weekend but they have little room units so may survive.

God, I hope this isn’t the trend I fear it is. We can handle it but so many will suffer and I fear for the future.

[Ka-Dinh Oy]

25. Same for Centralia.

[GulfCoast66]

29. Holy cow? Never thought here in central Florida we would be warmer in the winter

And cooler in the summer! Mid 80’s here today. Not unusual because we got rains early and the clouds and drizzle stuck. 73 degrees now and pleasant outside, if you’re used to humidity, which I’ve spent my whole life in. Had to put on jeans and a long sleeve shirt.

But nothing will change science deniers minds. It could be 140 and their house burning down and well, gods will. Got to get more oil.

[leftyladyfrommo]

30. My family is in Spokane. I am worried. They do have AC

But what if the power goes out?