Tuesday, July 15, 2008

The Dogs Hit the Pool & Our Heat Wave Builds In!

Hey Mike this is not a storm picture but a great picture of my sister's Chihuahua Willie having a great time in the pool. We thought we would enjoy this warm weather by hanging out by the pool and we could not keep the dog's out LOL :) In this picture you will see a little bit of my sister's hand holding him just to be safe!!! Always remember the pool safety rules...

Justin New AKA Justin in Lafayette.

We have come a long way on this blog. We have shown storm after storm here but Justin sent in just the perfect picture to sum up our new weather pattern taking hold this week. Do you realize last week alone during our "year of the storm" seven people were killed by lightning including one person here in the Midwest. Enough is enough. Now we still need to use common sense this week with the hot weather since we are not used to it. Willie looks like a great swimmer but this is a good reminder to keep your pets cool by making sure their water bowls are filled to the top and they have a cool shaded spot to rest in. Last summer unfortunately I did hear of a very sad story here in Lafayette of a dog that dehydrated and later died because he had no water. It can happen easier than you think. You also want to make sure to never take your dogs or pets on errands. Even with the windows rolled down your car's inside temperature will exceed 100 degrees and your dog can have irreversible damage in some cases in less than 10 minutes. We have already had horror stories come in this year from California of pets being left in cars and not making it out alive. Please remember your pets.

This week will be our hottest week since the first week of September. That was also the last time we had an official heat wave here in Lafayette. A heat wave is defined here in the Midwest as having 3 or more days of 90 degrees or above. So far this year we have had none, with only 1 day of 90 degrees way back on June 8th. It looks like we will at least triple and maybe quadruple our 90 degree days this week with a heat wave looking more likely since I am forecasting 3 consecutive 90 degree days this week as you see below.


Did you see those cool altocumulus clouds in the background. These were hovering over the southside of Lafayette yesterday morning and they are usually a sign of a building high pressure ridge and warmer weather on the way. So it gave me a little more confidence than usual on forecasting so many 90 degree days despite it being so cool so far this summer. We will see how it will work out. One thing is for sure and that is you need to make sure you remember your heat safety rules. The hot weather affects the youngest and the elderly the most. Speaking of babies I wanted to congratulate my friend and co-worker Seth Conley and his wife on their new baby Ethan James Conley who weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Here is the picture of the cute little guy who hopefully will have Daddy's charm and Mommy's looks! Like Kelly Greene our morning meteorologist said she doesn't even look like she gave birth.

Congratulations Seth. Hopefully Ethan is a better fantasy football player than you are. Kelly Greene sure whipped you and a few times and I will never forget beating you in the championship last year with a running back from Cincinnati named Kenny Watson. But what matters most is Seth is a great guy and is an even better Dad. Have a great day and I will be back to tell you more about our building heat ridge and a Hoosier Proverb dealing with locusts. Apparently, they are back and really noisy. In the meantime, check our your blog song of the day.


13 comments:

Anonymous said...

Congrats to Seth and family!! I think I can speak for most bloggers here in saying we appreciate the entire TV-18 staff. As the saying goes, "It takes a village...."

The blog is quiet when wx is calm...enjoy the beutiful wx everyone!

MA in Remington

Anonymous said...

Congrats to Seth and his with new baby!!!!

I have been to the pool everyday for the last 4 or 5 days. It was only a few days ago that when I went it was all sun. I put sunscreen on twice while I was out and still got burnt on my face and back but i dont think I put it on good enough. Dont always have sombody to put it all on my back lol. So I am reminding everyonw to use sunscreen and reaply it enough to keep the sunburn away..bc well its not good for u and hurts bad hehe. My kids havnt got sunburn all summer so I must be putting it on good for them.hmm this is long post.

Anonymous said...

Oh I for got to put my name in my last post..Renee in Lafayette...ps. can I get some really good points as to y its good to live here?

Anonymous said...

AWWW, what darling baby boy! Congrats to the Conley family!

The pic of the pooch is cute.
I worked for a Veterinarn for 14 years, and have seen many animals, dogs and cats suffer or die from heat exhaustion.

If you are running errands and notice an animal left in a car, go into the store,or business and report it asap! Better yet call Animal Control, by doing so may just may save a life of a poor helpless animal!

And do make sure they have plenty of water and shade, think of yourself being out in this heat without water and shade, or waiting in a car!
Please be a responsible pet owner!
Teri in Laf.

Anonymous said...

Renee, WHY NOT LIVE HERE? You could live where there are huge forest fires, hurricanes, very bad tornados, dust storms, tsunamias, mud slides, 20 feet of snow, huge earthquakes the list goes on and on. So y not live here?

Anonymous said...

Thanks mike my sister is now glowing that her dog's picture made it on the blog LOL.
She as my whole family love our pet's sooooooo much they are really just like our kid's!!!

Mary anne you are right the blog is very quite with clum weather but hey who's complaining!

Look's like today is going to be another great day for the pool you can bet to see me and even the dog's in there again LOL!!! :)

Congrats seth family and new baby.

Justin in Lafayette.

Anonymous said...

I have been hearing the locusts, My mother always told me it meant 6 weeks before fall! They are getting loud, the beautiful sounds of summer! I love it!

Anonymous said...

On a hot day, a car is like a furnace that heats up fast! never never never leave a child or a pet in a car while running errands, even the short errands could be longer than expected due to long lines.
For the dogs that are tethered, (tied), outside dont use metel water bowls! the work as a tea kettle! also dogs can knock over water bowls, an automatic water bowl is better.

Enjoy this beautiful day! and take care of those that cant take care of themselvs,Make sure to check on the eldery!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Great forecast MIKE!!!

Nice to see our little willie haveing so much fun!!! LOL!!!

Justin in Lafayette.

Anonymous said...

Justin, your sis has a very cute dog. Do I remember right that you have a Rat Terr. as well? How is the doggie sunscreen working, Did you get it on line? I am still looking for a rain gauge I like.
Teri

Anonymous said...

work's great no sunburn on willie!
And yes I have a rat terr.

He's my little ball of joy! and soooo wirery!!!

Let me tell you my sis was so happy to see willie's pic on tv she called up my aunt and our good friend in mollant LOL :)

Hope you and all the bloggers had a great day love talking to you all here on the blog I have made good friends here.

Justin in Lafayette.

Anonymous said...

Justin, thats nice,Willie had his 3mins. of fame!well fame for a day since his pic is on the blog too!

I agree with you about the blog,I have made some nice friends too! We all look out for each other during bad wx, and that is what is important. Mike and the TV-18 group are super!
Teri in Laf.

Anonymous said...

I could not of said it any better WLFI weather team is the best and I think all the bloggers are great to.

Justin in Lafayette.