Austin's Inferno: How Many Days of 100+? We've Lost Count (and Our Will to Live)
Ah, Austin. The land of breakfast tacos, live music, and apparently, an unending inferno. We all love those toasty Texas summers, but this year, things have gotten a little...extra crispy.
So, the burning question on everyone's sun-baked minds: how many days in a row has Austin been over 100 degrees? Buckle up, buttercup, because the answer might just melt your metaphorical circuits.
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Shattering Records, Stealing Sweat: The Great Austin Sizzle of 2024
Let's just say, the weatherman is out of vacation days. The record for consecutive 100-degree days in Austin was a measly 27. That record was pulverized this summer, leaving a smoldering crater in its wake.
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As of today, we're officially counting scorchers in the triple digits by the month, not the day. We're pretty sure our sidewalks have achieved sentience and are plotting revenge on unsuspecting flip-flop wearers.
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But hey, at least we can take comfort in knowing misery loves company! Our neighbors in San Antonio are feeling the heat too, so at least we can commiserate while simultaneously questioning all our life choices that led us to this fiery pit.
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Survival Tips for Austin's Molten Summer
Fear not, fellow Austinites! Here are some crucial tips to navigate this urban lava flow:
- Hydrate, Hydrate, HYDRATE! Water is your new best friend. Carry a gallon jug everywhere you go and consider investing in a personal misting system.
- Channel your inner lizard. Find the nearest shade and don't move. Photosynthesis is optional, but highly encouraged.
- Embrace the popsicle diet. Forget kale smoothies, frozen treats are the new health food.
- Dust off that old leisure suit. Who needs air conditioning when you have breezy, 70s fashion?
- Consider relocating to Antarctica. Just a thought.
Frequently Asked Scorcher Survival Questions:
How to avoid spontaneous combustion? Wear SPF 50 sunscreen, even indoors. Trust us.How to convince my boss to let me work from a pool? Transparency is key. Just be honest about your rapidly deteriorating mental state.How to explain to my out-of-town relatives that "normal summer" is a myth? Send them a picture of yourself sweating through your clothes while ice skating. That should do it.How to tell if my AC is crying? Yes. Yes, it is.How long will this heatwave last? Our best guess? Until the sun explodes. But hey, at least the rent will stay low!