Heat

The heat index is going to be over 100 degrees for the next several days, Even if you feel you can handle the heat we recommend that you stay inside. If you do not have AC there is the Smyrna Public Library that would love to have you as a guest. Check out a book, listen to a tape, or check your emails on one of their many computers.

There are a few local swimming sites on Percy Priest lake that are FREE and can give you a nice cooling down. All of these sites are near lovely shaded areas for those who need to watch or cannot swim....but staying inside is still the recommendation of this blog.

If you know of someone who does not have a working AC or depends on floor fans for cooling take a moment and go check on them. Heat has a way of creeping up on you and they could be in trouble and not know it...until too late.

The south is known for the deadly combination of heat and humidity. Sadly the week had possible storms on and off. While the rain may offer a temporary cooling effect, the rise in humidity then creates a muggy atmosphere that does not allow good sweating or sweat evaporation for heat loss. This complicates and contributes to an increase in the heat dangers. Take care and I hope all goes well for you.