I decided to step out on the front porch this morning. Where the heat and humidity doesn’t feel quite as oppressive… Though the numbers are pretty much the same on both sides of the house.

It’s 77° out this morning, the humidity is at 90%. And, the temperature expected to top out in the mid to upper 90s, once again it’s going to be a hot one.

Let’s be honest. It has felt like August lately. I mean, really. For Hobby Airport, the last 3 afternoons have tied for the 5th hottest 3-day stretch of high temperatures this early in the season (trailing several 3-day periods from 1998 and 2011, both notoriously hot Houston summers). For Houston officially it’s the 12th hottest 3-day stretch so early in the season. It’s hot, it’s early, and it’s not going to get much better this week.

August-like heat continues in Houston with minimal relief ahead, Space City Weather

I’ve been noticing a change in the sounds out in the world this last week or so. I’m hearing cicadas, which is to be expected, but also, the mockingbirds have taken over the general bird song in my neighborhood. The Cardinals are still around cheaping there calls. They’re still hummingbirds buzzing the feeders. I even see an occasional titmouse and chickadee. But the most prevalent sound is the variable song of the mockingbirds.

Well it’s a chore day… So y’all stay safe, stay healthy, and pray for the nation and the world. And I’ll catch you on the other side…