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Hot Time, Summer in the City
Hey,
I don't why but songs always pop in my head when I think of weather trends. Like "Hot Time, Summer in the City", a hit song recorded in the 60s by the "Lovin Spoonfuls". Cities can be hotter than outlying areas due to something called the"Urban Heat Island Effect"
Cities have buildings and concrete which absorb and hold heat, while cars and factories create heat. Combine all these factors, along with lower wind speeds due to large buidlings and some days downtown Kansas City will be 3 degrees warmer than places like Olathe or Liberty.
The "Urban Heat Island" effect can really be accentuated at night when on calm, clear nights cities can be 18 degrees warmer than the nearby suburbs.
With this in mind and the fact that over the next 7 days our daytime highs may be above 90 we all may be ready for "A cool change" at the end of the month. By the way, "A Cool change" was a hit by the Little River Band in the 70s. A Cool Change is what Australians call cold fronts.
Have a great day,
Brett Anthony
Posted by at June 21, 2005 7:59 AM
Brett,
My name is Jacob Honeycutt. I have been interested in weather since I was 5 years old. I am now 13. I love NBC Action News and the NBC Action Weather team! I also listen to Gary all the time on 106.5 WDAF. I am wondering if it is possible to get something that has the Action News logo on it. I would really appreciate that!
Jacob
Posted by: Jacob Honeycutt at June 21, 2005 10:47 AM
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Are there ANY hopes of thunderstorms in the forseeable future? The weather now is SOOOOO boring, bet the weather professionals are bored with it too.
I realize that our main severe weather season is in May but any prospects ahead?
Thanks
Theresa
THERESA:
There is a SLIGHT chance of a shower or thunderstorm Friday into Saturday... but it is not looking that good! We may also have a chance by the middle of next week... again, a slim chance! While it is boring here, there are some exciting things going on *nearby*! Watch for daily updates!
Jamie
Posted by: Theresa Nieman at June 21, 2005 2:09 PM
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