This has not been the typical Texas Summer. You may have heard the colloquialism, "Texas heat", which is unlike the dry heat in Arizona and New Mexico.
DEFINITION OF TEXAS HEAT (by Dee):
A phenomena in Texas that occurs when gamma radiation from the sun lunges from limestone buildings and concrete pavements, reaching 100-degrees in temperature before fusing with high humidity to stick to your body without letting go.
...so it's not necessarily gamma radiation, but it sure feels like it since 'gamma' sounds threatening.
August and July temperatures are frequently in the 100s, but we've had historically low-highs the past few months, with some days only reaching the 80s. The unseasonable rains and flooding may severely impact the Texas economy.
There's been countless construction delays for new schools, residential communities and commercial ventures. Summer-driven businesses such as tour companies, hotels, bed-and-breakfast inns, water or outdoor sport-related services, etc. are having their worst season in decades.
Of course, it will take more than rain to take down the Texas economy, but we're waiting to see how badly the rainy season has impacted particular cities.
Link: Rain brings more flooding in Texas.
Read more about the July floods, worst in 50 years.
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