We’ve
had seven days of unrelenting heat and humidity to rival the record books, so
it seems. Officially here, according to the meteorologists, a heat wave
requires three consecutive 90 degree days, and our seven puts the emphasis to
it.
It has
taken its toll on the bluegrass and fescue, both looking burned and with the
ground rock hard underneath. Only the witch and crab grasses seem happy, giving
a mosaic appearance of light green patches amid the yellow lawn.
Overnight
temperatures have remained in the 70s, and with the tropical air in place the
yard dews with moisture early and remains through the night. Near the three
oaks out front by the road, our yearly mushrooms have exploded in seeming
delight at this weather, and there are caps of several colors and sizes dotting
this area.
A front
finally arrived late afternoon, bringing tropical downpours and violent
discharges with gusty winds that hallmark the changing of air masses. Tomorrow
is to be cooler and less humid, and we are thankful for a change; we New
Englanders wilt easily in this southerly weather.
Notes:
Sunrise
at 80 degrees (10 degrees N. of East)
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