It's So Hot...

The crowd: HOW HOT IS IT?

It's so hot our city buses are giving free rides to designated cooling areas, and people without air conditioning are pouring into those places.  Our ice rink and YMCA are packed with people who simply cannot tolerate the heat any longer, and cannot afford air conditioning or perhaps just the luxury of using it.  We tied the June record for an all-time high temperature, and July looks to be even worse.

We have issued warnings to drivers to watch out for exploding pavement, which can cause tire damage or wrecks on the highway, just depending on when and where they strike.  Always guaranteed to make a travel holiday exciting.

Burn bans are in effect because it's already so dry that fire could spread faster than we can control, and a major firework holiday is here.  I already know I'm staying in, away from the sirens and the smoke.  Of course, it's so hot that you would likely pass out during the celebration, which may mean some disasters resolve themselves.

Folks, please be careful.  Be aware of the symptoms of heat stroke, and don't be a hero.  Watch the kids too, and check in on the elderly.  It could mean the difference between life and death.