it really has been hot in Louisville-- we lead the nation this summer...
In days with above-normal temperatures.
Here's the story from Chris Quay in the C-J...
Louisville has had more days above-normal temperatures than any other city in the country since June 1, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
There had been a total of 80 days with above average temperatures through Tuesday — 29 in June; 27 in July; and every day so far this month — said Mike Crow, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service.
Thursday’s forecast for a high of 83 degrees was expected to be the first day with below-normal temperatures this month....
Memphis, Tenn., came in second in the national comparison...Atlanta was third with 69 days...followed by Raleigh, N.C., New Orleans, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Detroit, Kansas City and Philadelphia...
posted by Eric Schansberg @ 2:24 PM
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The weather service web site mentions a new record that has just been set in Louisville: 98 consecutive days of highs of above 80°. The previous record of 97 days was set in 1953. The next week is forecast to have highs above 80°, so this record will be extended.
Yes, June 2 - Sept 6, according to an old meteorology friend from TN on FB.
maybe global warming is back???
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