Say goodbye to the coldest Spring on record and hello to a sizzling Summer in Cinniapolis. The long range forecast for Summer 2024 is hot, hot, hot. After a frigid Spring, June surprisingly started with a heat wave leading to what looks like the hottest June since 1958. While the warmer temps are welcomed after a prolonged several months of Winter-Spring-like weather, the residential power savings plan has folks longing for those cool, rainy days to beat the heat.

This Spring’s average temperature was 44°F, down about 1°F from the average Spring temperatures in the region, even with above average June temperatures. The swings in temperature are normal for this time of year but CNPS lead meteorologist Fran Dimple cautions against prolonged heat into the Summer months, “The early June heat wave was a preview of our Summer temperatures. The coolest Spring on record has exited. Now, folks have to prepare themselves for record heat over the next several weeks,” said Ms. Dimple.

At the annual opening of Lake Sinnissippi Beach over Memorial Day weekend, Mayor Gondola spoke about the pendulum of temperatures, “We’re living through the sins of previous generations mis-using and in many cases abusing creature comforts at the expense of Earth. We are stripping the Earth of its precious materials so we can cool ourselves down a few degrees each Summer or warm up a bit during the Winter. We have to get back to a sacrificial mindset before these severe climate disasters conquer humanity.”

Combining record high temperatures with the absence of easily accessible air conditioning could make for a long Summer, for some. Others are adapting to the times, “I work for a great company and have a very understanding boss so I’ve been working from the beach for the past several days. They have cooling stations, water misters, and plenty of shade to work from the beach. It’s awesome, I go for a swim at lunch time,” said Reba Smith, Irvin Capital employee. “Then, I go train my horses when it cools off a bit after sunset. My Summer is off to a splendid start,” said Ms. Smith.

Whether you are working from the beach, commuting to the office, or roughing it at home in the heat, Summer is here. Stay hydrated, sun-screened, and in the shade whenever possible to avoid overheating. Remember there are cooling stations near all the residential areas participating in the power savings plan. Don’t be shy or stubborn, stop into to cool down or head to the beach for some Lake Sinnissippi waves to beat the heat this Summer.