Here is what they are saying the weather will be like this weekend.
If predictions for a heat wave ring true, an emergency heat notification plan designed to protect the most vulnerable residents could make its debut over the next few days.
Temperatures in the area are expected climb into the 90s by Thursday, and continue to rise through Sunday. Residents to the west and south of the metro area could see highs of 100 degrees or more this weekend.
If the heat index — a combination of the temperature and humidity — is over 105 for more than three hours, a heat advisory will be triggered in the metro area.
They are actually saying that the heat index may reach 110 degrees. This is in the dangerous range. This would not normally concern me. Yes, I hate the heat, but I would just stay inside my air conditioned home and not bother to actually see how hot it actually was outside. However, I may have mentioned on this blog before that I have a 14 year old daughter that plays softball. 
Yah, well, she is in the state softball tournaments this weekend. Did I also mention that said child tends to not drink and/or eat properly for normal tournament play? Or that said child has on several occasions suffered from heat related illness at tournaments before? Well, suffice it to say that I have now. The Weather Channel says that direct sun exposure can cause the heat index to go up by as much as 15 degrees. Great! I don’t know about you, but I have never seen shade trees in the middle of the softball field before.
Also, remember that her mother is a princess, or at least was one in another lifetime, so in addition to me sweating and being crabby about that, I will be worrying myself sick about her.
But, isn’t she beautiful?
No need to answer. I know. 
By the way, I know all you southerners are thinking, “that ain’t hot, I’ll tell you hot…” Remind me of that next winter when you are complaining that it is cold down there. Wait. No need to remind me. I will remember on my own.
Tell me about it. When it gets down to 50 in the winter I don’t go outside! :P
And I thought yours was supposed to be one of those cooler parts of the world!
I know exactly what you mean Shelli…..my Ashley was a cheerleader all thru high school and they competed every summer at the County fair…it was so hot!!!!! And I am not a happy camper in the heat either….her senior year I could see her getting sick….she was starting to fall and I ran out on the field and got her just in time…I was so glad she was finally graduating and we didnt have to go to any more of those “hot humid Fair competitions” my gf that was with me said ” you cant go out on that field “. I said ” just watch me”. I dont think any sports should be played in the summer…its just too hot!!! :oops:
First of all, the next person who says “it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity” gets bipped….
gawd
NO IT’S THE FLIPPIN’ HEAT!!!
Yes, she is beautiful….quite. All of your children are.
Take care, I’ll be thinking cool thoughts for you. Oh and just to keep you cool, I’ll go swimming. And have a sno cone…see how selfless I am when it comes to you…..
I’m a giver….it’s a family trait. er… evidently.
I’ll be basking in the air conditioning for both you and Emily. I may even have a Slurpee in your honor. And maybe do that ice thing with Mitch… You know, ‘cuz I’m a giver too…
Our forecast is similar here
For you and your daughter’s sakes, I hope your weather man is wrong!
We can go up to the 100 degree Mark in the summer too, but it’s rare. Usually we get a week or two of straight mid to high 90s, which is bad enough. Up in your direction 100 must feel like 300, but I’ll bet anything that you don’t get the same kind of funky air quality. Be sure your daughter hydrates herself between innings. If she does that she should be okay.
BlogMad HIt! Lalalalala…
Yeah….when it hits 50 here, we have to leave our faucets dripping so the pipes don’t freeze!
Nice looking site here Shelli. I saw your name on TT and on Pups site. Happy Thursday!