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Hot, Sure, But It's Been Hotter In St. George
Hot, Sure, But It's Been Hotter In St. George
Hot, Sure, But It's Been Hotter In St. George
This weekend a friend of mind said, "I can't tell you how many times someone has come up to me and said, 'Man, it's hot outside,' as if it should be anything else. It's summer in St. George. What did they expect?" He managed to squeeze that comment in right before I was about to say, "Man, it's hot outside...
Unbearably hot? Stay Cool This Weekend With These Tips
Unbearably hot? Stay Cool This Weekend With These Tips
Unbearably hot? Stay Cool This Weekend With These Tips
The thermometer might break this weekend. The all-time high in the state of Utah was set in St. George in 1985 and then matched again in 2021 at 117 degrees. We're going to get close to that on Sunday. With forecasters saying it will be about 115 Sunday, we could all use some tips for staying cool this weekend and on through August and early September in Washington County...
Southern Utahns AC Stays 70(ish)!
Southern Utahns AC Stays 70(ish)!
Southern Utahns AC Stays 70(ish)!
Last week I was filling up my gas tank at Harmons when the attendant came up to chat and of course, the weather was a topic. I mentioned that it felt pretty hot to me after the man commented on the coolness of the day. He told me I had my AC too low...
Keep Those Paws Cool in Utah This Summer
Keep Those Paws Cool in Utah This Summer
Keep Those Paws Cool in Utah This Summer
The Southern Utah summer heat has officially arrived and dog owners just like me are wondering how to navigate walks, outdoor activities, and avoid heat stroke.   I grew up with a backyard and plenty of room for our animals to sprawl out in the sun. How...
St. George Sets New Heat Record Tuesday
St. George Sets New Heat Record Tuesday
St. George Sets New Heat Record Tuesday
(St. George, UT)  --  St. George has set a record for the hottest September 6 ever. The temperature topped out at 111 degrees after 3 p.m. after going over 100 before noon. Salt Lake City also hit its 33rd day in 2022 over 100 degrees, setting a new all-time record....
We need to understand that heat can and will kill us
We need to understand that heat can and will kill us
We need to understand that heat can and will kill us
National news today took me by surprise a little bit. Recently, former Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber passed away. The cynic in me figured it was the usual athlete death: DUI, overdose or something nefarious. But I was wrong. Barber died from heat stroke...