That was my guess at the heat index; David said it was actual temperature of 101 when he left work this afternoon. We're already expecting a general rain this weekend from a tropical disturbance in the southern Gulf of Mexico. It has an 80% chance of becoming at least a tropical storm. Originally, it was predicted to make landfall in Louisiana but the "cone" has now been moved into Texas area....anywhere from Corpus Christi to Beaumont/Orange area. It was hot, sticky and muggy late afternoon; went out to water my potted plants and had to come in twice to cool off.
I KNEW something was "brewing"; about 9 this evening I heard LOTS of thunder and had a nice rain around 9:30; lots of lightening and lights kept flickering finally going out for about 30 seconds then power slowly came back on. NOT good for appliances!
Then....a little after midnight (with beautiful clear sky and a temperature of
73) we lost power again!
This time it was out about an hour. It was a "comedy of errors" for me since ALL my "power is out" supplies (flashlights, candles, kerosene lantern) are packed away and it was PITCH DARK in the house. We have fans everywhere (still trying to totally dry the paint
), ALL furniture "out of place" and tables set up in strange places holding our "daily needs".
As I was stumbling around, feeling my way against a wall, I FINALLY remembered the lights to my car come on when I touch the door knob so I felt my way to the garage and did that so I could find the flashlight that stays in the garage. Found enough stuff to light the kitchen area so I could at least finish cleaning the vegetables David picked from the garden today. Meanwhile...David AND Boo were sound asleep!