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re: Who didn't know the "hottest temp ever!!" was BS?
Posted on 7/28/23 at 2:07 pm to GhostOfFreedom
Posted on 7/28/23 at 2:07 pm to GhostOfFreedom
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Sleeping on the Capital grounds, Lincoln NE
Sleeping on the Capital grounds, Lincoln NE
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During the Great Depression Nebraskans became accustomed to living under trying conditions. People had to cope not only with hard economic times but with the intense heat accompanied by a drought that plagued this state and much of the rest of the country.
The relentless heat was hard on everyone who suffered through the summer of 1936. The heatwave started in late June when temperatures across the United States exceeded 100 degrees. Temperatures reached record levels in July.
On July 25, 1936, the Lincoln Journal Star’s banner headline said it all: “Mercury 114; Breaks Record Here.” The Star reported: “The merciless heat followed the hottest night in all Lincoln history. The lowest temperature of the dark hours was 91.”
Many people suffered from heatstroke and heat exhaustion, particularly the elderly. In the era before air-conditioning and public swimming pools, most people could rely only on fans and blocks of ice for some degree of cooling. Some could swim in lakes and rivers, and cities opened fire hydrants. Many slept outdoors.
Posted on 7/28/23 at 2:19 pm to RogerTheShrubber
And there was not nearly as much concrete in 1936 - or cars - or blazing lights in cities all night - or RVs - or - Jet Airliners - or air conditioners - or solar panels - or wind farms - or TV sets - or all the other things it takes to please the modern data consumers and flashy lifestyles.
Posted on 7/28/23 at 2:37 pm to RogerTheShrubber
Most temperature "records" before 1950 are regarded as suspect, due to a discarded methodology in recording these temps.
So-called "records" from the Dust Bowl year of 1936 can't be validated by modern means, and should by rejected. All-time state high temps that year include scorching readings of 120°F in Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma, and an unbelievable 121°F in Kansas! Just these numbers alone should raise red flags.
So-called "records" from the Dust Bowl year of 1936 can't be validated by modern means, and should by rejected. All-time state high temps that year include scorching readings of 120°F in Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma, and an unbelievable 121°F in Kansas! Just these numbers alone should raise red flags.
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