Houston 2023: A Summer of Sizzle (and Maybe a Little Whine)
Howdy, weather warriors! Buckle up, because we're about to take a trip down memory lane, or should I say, memory MELTDOWN, to the scorching summer of 2023 in Houston.
The Great Houston Bake-Off: How Many Days Did We Suffer?
You might need a moment of silence for your air conditioners after this one. Brace yourselves, because the answer is a whopping 45 days. That's right, folks, for 45 glorious days, Houston basically turned into a giant convection oven. We're talking about temperatures that could fry an egg on the sidewalk (don't try this at home, folks, use a pan like a normal person).
Fun fact: This fiery fiesta almost tied the all-time record of 46 days set in 2011. But hey, silver linings, right? We came in a respectable second place in the competition of "Most Likely to Cause Heatstroke."
A Summer of Sunshine (and Scorch)
So, what was this record-breaking summer like? Well, let's paint a picture (with fire-resistant paint, of course).
- Picture this: Opening your front door and being greeted by a wall of hot, humid air that could knock you over.
- Imagine this: Stepping outside and feeling like you just walked into a sauna (except without the relaxation benefits).
- Now visualize: Your car turning into a personal furnace the moment you park it. No A/C could keep up with that inferno!
Basically, every day felt like someone cranked the thermostat on life to "extreme."
Texans: Tough as Nails (and Maybe a Little Melty)
But hey, we're Texans! We don't shy away from a little heat (okay, maybe a lot of heat). We cranked up the ACs, stocked up on the popsicles, and emerged from that summer slightly crispy around the edges, but victorious nonetheless.
Who knows, maybe 2024 will be the year we break the record! (Just kidding... please no...)
In conclusion, the summer of 2023 in Houston was a scorcher. But hey, at least it gave us something to talk about (and complain about) besides traffic, right?
