# West Coasters: How are you doing in this heat wave? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 26, 2021, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/west-coasters-how-are-you-doing-in-this-heat-wave/945084 "2021-06-26T21:08:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2021, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/west-coasters-how-are-you-doing-in-this-heat-wave/945084/81 "2021-06-30T13:21:29Z")
I talked to my sister in San Diego yesterday. She said it was 75º there. ---
**Author:** ![wguy123](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wguy123/32/3161_2.png) [@wguy123](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wguy123)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2021, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/west-coasters-how-are-you-doing-in-this-heat-wave/945084/82 "2021-06-30T14:26:00Z")
105 predicted here today, then it drops into the 90s as far out as the weather prediction goes. I’m sick of this fucking hot weather. It “cooled” down to 78 overnight - not cool enough to naturally cool the house. So fucking tired of this. My work did their part to help slow the rolling blackouts by turning off AC yesterday and will continue that the rest of the week. It was 88 in my office when I left. Going to work from home today since my basement is still reasonably cool. ---
**Author:** ![FloatyGimpy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/floatygimpy/32/7750_2.png) [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2021, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/west-coasters-how-are-you-doing-in-this-heat-wave/945084/83 "2021-06-30T16:14:03Z")
Well everyone in my house survived. Between spraying down the budgies, putting ice in the fish tank, hosing down the dog, my mom and myself, it’s been stressful and I’m so happy it’s (mostly) over. Eight pets in my immediate neighbourhood died in the last two days from heat stroke (dogs, bunnies and chickens) . ---
**Author:** ![Latimera](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/latimera/32/497_2.png) [@Latimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Latimera)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2021, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/west-coasters-how-are-you-doing-in-this-heat-wave/945084/84 "2021-06-30T16:51:17Z")
Yesterday Lytton hit 49.6 C (121.3 F) to again set another all-time record for [highest temperature recorded in Canada](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-alberta-heat-wave-heat-dome-temperature-records-1.6084203). That is higher than the [hottest temperature ever recorded n Texas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._state_and_territory_temperature_extremes) (120 F). The thing about this heat, at least on the coast (Vancouver), has been the high humidity which made it seem even hotter. And it didn’t cool down at night. ---
**Author:** ![Latimera](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/latimera/32/497_2.png) [@Latimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Latimera)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2021, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/west-coasters-how-are-you-doing-in-this-heat-wave/945084/85 "2021-06-30T16:54:11Z")
According to the CBC Lytton hit 49.6 C (121.3 F) yesterday. ---
**Author:** ![Leaper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/4bbf92/32.png) [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2021, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/west-coasters-how-are-you-doing-in-this-heat-wave/945084/86 "2021-06-30T18:32:06Z")
Here’s something I’ve wondered: is it possible to determine just how much of the severity or occurrence of this event is due to climate change? IOW, can we just look at it and say this was caused by climate change simply because it’s never happened before in recorded history? I know that as the planet warms, once in a generation events are more likely to occur and to be more severe, but how safe is it to say that this heat wave is part of it on the unprecedented nature of it alone? ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2021, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/west-coasters-how-are-you-doing-in-this-heat-wave/945084/87 "2021-06-30T22:07:44Z")
The heatwave broke, one fucking day too late for my dear friend Mary. I got the news from my godchild Monica yesterday morning that her mother, someone I have been close to for over thirty five years, was overcome by the heat and died. Her husband came home from work and found her on the floor. ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2021, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/west-coasters-how-are-you-doing-in-this-heat-wave/945084/88 "2021-06-30T23:10:55Z")
I am so very sorry to hear this. ---
**Author:** ![BippityBoppityBoo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bippityboppityboo/32/5745_2.png) [@BippityBoppityBoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BippityBoppityBoo)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2021, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/west-coasters-how-are-you-doing-in-this-heat-wave/945084/89 "2021-07-01T00:04:11Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > someone I have been close to for over thirty five years I’m sorry. I’ll be holding you and her family in the light. ---
**Author:** ![Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulf_the_Unwashed)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2021, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/west-coasters-how-are-you-doing-in-this-heat-wave/945084/90 "2021-07-01T00:22:28Z")
Oh, my goodness, that’s awful. My condolences to those who loved her. ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2021, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/west-coasters-how-are-you-doing-in-this-heat-wave/945084/91 "2021-07-01T02:32:04Z")
Oh, no! I’m so sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Latimera](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/latimera/32/497_2.png) [@Latimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Latimera)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2021, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/west-coasters-how-are-you-doing-in-this-heat-wave/945084/92 "2021-07-01T03:59:19Z")
I am so very sorry. ---
**Author:** ![PastTense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pasttense/32/14550_2.png) [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2021, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/west-coasters-how-are-you-doing-in-this-heat-wave/945084/93 "2021-07-01T12:05:17Z")
Sorry to hear this Czarcasm. Lots of similar cases: > At least 486 sudden deaths were reported over five days during British Columbia’s [unprecedented heatwave](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jun/30/canada-heatwave-dozens-dead-as-searing-plus-40c-temperatures-grips-vancouver), suggesting the extreme weather that affected western Canada in recent days was far deadlier than initially believed. Typically, 165 sudden deaths would occur in the province over that period, the province’s chief coroner said, suggesting more than 300 deaths could be attributed to the heat. > **[British Columbia sees 195% increase in sudden deaths during Canada heatwave](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jul/01/british-columbia-sees-195-increase-in-sudden-deaths-during-canada-heatwave)** > > Chief coroner says more than 300 deaths could be attributed to the extreme temperatures ---
**Author:** ![Mark\_Finn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/34f0e0/32.png) [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2021, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/west-coasters-how-are-you-doing-in-this-heat-wave/945084/94 "2021-07-01T16:44:31Z")
In addition to Lytton BC having record-breaking temperatures, the town has been evacuated due to forest fires. Not much will be left. [Village of Lytton, B.C., evacuated as mayor says 'the whole town is on fire' | CBC News](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-wildfires-june-30-2021-1.6085919) ---
**Author:** ![wguy123](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wguy123/32/3161_2.png) [@wguy123](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wguy123)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2021, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/west-coasters-how-are-you-doing-in-this-heat-wave/945084/95 "2021-07-01T18:37:20Z")
Oh no! We had a small town in this region almost completely destroyed by wildfire last year and Lytton is even more of a “town” than Malden was. We drove through the remains a few months ago and it is very sad. I hope Lytton can somehow survive. > **[80% of the buildings in an eastern Washington town were destroyed during a...](https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/08/us/malden-washington-fire-town-destroyed/index.html)** > > A small town in eastern Washington is in ruins after a fast-moving wildfire swept through Monday, and teams are still working to account for all residents, county officials said. ---
**Author:** ![Latimera](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/latimera/32/497_2.png) [@Latimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Latimera)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2021, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/west-coasters-how-are-you-doing-in-this-heat-wave/945084/96 "2021-07-01T19:07:47Z")
There are reports that 90% of the town has burnt. Lytton fire: [90 per cent of B.C. village has burned in devastating blaze, local MP says.](https://bc.ctvnews.ca/lytton-fire-90-per-cent-of-b-c-village-has-burned-in-devastating-blaze-local-mp-says-1.5493293) I don’t think it is confirmed yet, but it appears sparks from a train may have caused the fire. ---
**Author:** ![PastTense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pasttense/32/14550_2.png) [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2021, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/west-coasters-how-are-you-doing-in-this-heat-wave/945084/97 "2021-07-10T01:28:12Z")
> **[Scorching weekend heat expected to hit 30+ million people in West with temps...](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/07/09/weekend-heat-forecast-west-las-vegas-record-could-broken/7918244002/)** > > Another blistering, brutal heat wave is forecast across much of the western US this weekend, meteorologists say. Death Valley will probably get close to 130 degrees. ---
**Author:** ![peccavi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peccavi/32/388_2.png) [@peccavi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peccavi)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2021, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/west-coasters-how-are-you-doing-in-this-heat-wave/945084/98 "2021-07-10T15:59:06Z")
Reading this thread still brings a mixed sense of relief and shame. Relief because the forecast along the South Bay coast of Southern California is mid-70s for the next week. Shame because the mid 70’s temperatures plus a 60+ dew point feels oppressive (compared to my usual weather expectations), but I realize other westerners would trade with me in an instant. ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2021, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/west-coasters-how-are-you-doing-in-this-heat-wave/945084/99 "2021-07-10T17:01:42Z")
We’ll be up to 90F today. ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2021, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/west-coasters-how-are-you-doing-in-this-heat-wave/945084/100 "2021-07-10T22:02:01Z")
> **[Extreme heat cooked mussels, clams and other shellfish alive on beaches in...](https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/10/weather/heat-sea-life-deaths-trnd-scn/index.html)** > > The devastating heat wave that ravaged British Columbia last week is being blamed for a massive die-off of mussels, clams and other marine animals that live on the beaches of Western Canada. Not good. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/west-coasters-how-are-you-doing-in-this-heat-wave/945084.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/west-coasters-how-are-you-doing-in-this-heat-wave/945084.md?page=6)