I knew it was hot...

Pangloss62 · 07-17-2006, 02:23 PM

...but not THAT hot. That's right, we just had "the warmest first half of any year since records began in 1895." You can read the whole analysis at this NOAA site:http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2006/s2663.htm

Here in Hotlanta, it's been running about 6 to 8 degrees above normal for the last few weeks, and they say we'll have more of the same. And then there's our famous smog; OK, it's not as famous as LA smog, but were trying really hard:

07-17-2006, 02:33 PM

Why do they say 'warmest' when they mean 'hottest' ?

Happy Monkey · 07-17-2006, 02:46 PM

Because if you average over the whole Earth, it's very nice!

MaggieL · 07-17-2006, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Buddug

Why do they say 'warmest' when they mean 'hottest' ?

Because they're climatologists, and they want to use the same word when describing winters too. After all, the "warmest February on record" probably doesn't actually qualify as "hot" at all...especially if one is referring to, say, Maine.

On the other hand, you could assume it's a conspiracy to cloak global warming too...you know..."global hotting"?

barefoot serpent · 07-17-2006, 02:51 PM

move to South Dakota...

oh, maybe not: Pierre yesterday at 117 deg. (all-time record high!)

Pangloss62 · 07-17-2006, 02:59 PM

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Pierre yesterday at 117 deg. (all-time record high!)

But that's a dry heat

07-17-2006, 03:06 PM

Thank you for being so weather-wise , MaggieL . Pangloss is therefore not a climatologist , and he does not know what he is on about .

Pangloss62 · 07-17-2006, 03:22 PM

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and he does not know what he is on about .

Huh? What kind of construction is that?

Actually, weather and climate are areas of interest for me. In fact, I'm going to experience some adiabatic cooling after work today.

Happy Monkey · 07-17-2006, 03:37 PM

British. "on about" means "talking about".

Trilby · 07-17-2006, 03:44 PM

It's f*cking HOTT here in OHIO (four-five days in the nineties) you can't even go outside. You can't even poke your nose out the door.

I'll take winter any day over this.

Pangloss62 · 07-17-2006, 03:45 PM

British. Figures. Like saying: "Buddug is a wanker for saying I don't know what I'm on about."

KinkyVixen · 07-17-2006, 03:46 PM

The thermostat on the bank across the street is reading 115...to hot to be true even in Kansas? Doubtful, if you add the heat index. I'm glad I have an inside job.

07-17-2006, 04:21 PM

C-mon' down to Central FL (no off-shore breeze here), we'll have a stogie while tending the BBQ out back & talk about heat.

KinkyVixen · 07-17-2006, 04:27 PM

I wasn't trying to debate that we are the hottest here in Kansas...just merely being thankful that I'm inside.
...if you're offering an invitation...
So...exactly how hot is it in Central FL where there is no cool offsetting breeze from the ocean?

jinx · 07-17-2006, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

It's f*cking HOTT here in OHIO (four-five days in the nineties) you can't even go outside. You can't even poke your nose out the door.

I'll take winter any day over this.

Oh toughen up, I mowed the lawn today, it was lovely...
Actually it sucked, but I was preparing myself for tomorrow, when I get to go do a major cleanout at school - with no a/c and no running water. Woohoo...

07-17-2006, 02:23 PM	#1
Pangloss62 Lecturer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 768	I knew it was hot... ...but not THAT hot. That's right, we just had "the warmest first half of any year since records began in 1895." You can read the whole analysis at this NOAA site:http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2006/s2663.htm Here in Hotlanta, it's been running about 6 to 8 degrees above normal for the last few weeks, and they say we'll have more of the same. And then there's our famous smog; OK, it's not as famous as LA smog, but were trying really hard: __________________ Things are never as good, or bad, as they seem.

07-17-2006, 02:46 PM	#3
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	Because if you average over the whole Earth, it's very nice! __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

07-17-2006, 02:51 PM	#5
barefoot serpent go ahead, abbrev. it Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 2,623	move to South Dakota... oh, maybe not: Pierre yesterday at 117 deg. (all-time record high!) __________________ Chooses rowing vs. wading

07-17-2006, 03:37 PM	#9
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	British. "on about" means "talking about". __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

07-17-2006, 03:44 PM	#10
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	It's f*cking HOTT here in OHIO (four-five days in the nineties) you can't even go outside. You can't even poke your nose out the door. I'll take winter any day over this. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

07-17-2006, 02:33 PM	#2
Buddug Guest Posts: n/a	Why do they say 'warmest' when they mean 'hottest' ?

07-17-2006, 03:06 PM	#7
Buddug Guest Posts: n/a	Thank you for being so weather-wise , MaggieL . Pangloss is therefore not a climatologist , and he does not know what he is on about .

07-17-2006, 03:45 PM	#11
Pangloss62 Lecturer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 768	British British. Figures. Like saying: "Buddug is a wanker for saying I don't know what I'm on about." __________________ Things are never as good, or bad, as they seem.

07-17-2006, 03:46 PM	#12
KinkyVixen Marching In! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 580	The thermostat on the bank across the street is reading 115...to hot to be true even in Kansas? Doubtful, if you add the heat index. I'm glad I have an inside job. __________________ "Smile before bed.You'll sleep better."

07-17-2006, 04:21 PM	#13
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	C-mon' down to Central FL (no off-shore breeze here), we'll have a stogie while tending the BBQ out back & talk about heat.

07-17-2006, 04:27 PM	#14
KinkyVixen Marching In! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 580	I wasn't trying to debate that we are the hottest here in Kansas...just merely being thankful that I'm inside. ...if you're offering an invitation... So...exactly how hot is it in Central FL where there is no cool offsetting breeze from the ocean? __________________ "Smile before bed.You'll sleep better."

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