Weather Report | Staying Cool in the Dog Days of Summer | Rockwall | Texas

Weather | Staying Cool in the Dog Days of Summer | Rockwall | Texas

Out & About Rockwall County

Keep Your Cool - Stay Cool -  2011 Heat Wave 

It's a hot time in Rockwall, Texas now!  The atmosphere has continued to cook up more and more 100 degree days and it is not letting up!  Forecasts indicates another couple of weeks. 

Tuesday, August 9 was the 39th straight day in a row with the temps busting 100 degrees and counting upwards.  

The 2011 heat wave is number two on the all-time list of number of days in a row of the 100 degree temperatures. 

The longest period of days for 100+ degree temperatures in Dallas was set in 1980 when there was a long stretch of 42 days in the hot zone.      

There is lots to do in Rockwall County - check it out!  Rockwall is located 30 minutes to Dallas and the many world class activities & shopping opportunites. 

Living & Loving Rockwal is easy, even when the temps soar past the 100 degree mark! 

Take your dog and go for a spin on Lake Ray Hubbard....EVERYTHING is better on the sweet side of Dallas!

 Staying Cool in these Dog Days of Summer is not easy, but here are a few tips for staying cool. 

• Visit your community pool if you do not have a pool of your own.
• Take an early morning walk in one of Rockwall County's many parks.
• Hook up a sprinkler for the kids to run through - perhaps give it a run yourself!
• Buy a small “kiddie pool” and enjoy getting splashed by your kids as they play in the water.
• Wear loose fitting clothing made of cotton.
• Running your wrists under cold water. The blood vessels in your wrists are close to the surface of your skin and the cooled blood will circulate through your body, cooling you down.
• Fill a spray bottle, store it in the fridge and use it to cool off after being outside in the heat.
• Plan outings at cool places, such as the library, movies. and take your walks at malls.
• Keep a wet cloth on your neck (and keep your neck out of direct sunlight!)
• Use a portable, battery powered misting fan when outside. 
• Plan outdoor activities in the early part of the day.  
• Drink lots of water.
• Stay home & read a book or watch a good movie.
• Go ice skating.
• Go to an indoor video arcade - one that has covered parking.
• Go to a museum.
• Take the kids to an IMAX - great fun!
• Have your home and car air conditioning system checked to assure proper cooling.
• Remember to check on any of your elderly neighbors, friends and family.
• Take your dog to Doggie Splash Day on August 13 at Harry Myers Dog Park.
• Never leave your dog, or any pet, in the car....or your kids!
• Don't forget - take your dog to Lake Ray Hubbard!
• Search for Homes For Sale on-line - Search Homes for Sale!    
• Stay really cool - look for homes in the AC car of a Realtor, see air conditioned homes AND buy a home in Rockwall County! 

Out & About is sponsored by Barbara Hensley, RE/MAX Hometown and is a blog promoting local events, happenings, news and local business establishments....around Lake Ray Hubbard and the surrounding hometowns of Rockwall, Heath, Royse City, Fate and Rowlett.

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