Hot and Dry

This morning it was below 90 for the first time in days and I spent an hour outside, mostly on the corner. I weeded both up and down along the curve.  The weeds mostly consisted of grasses, lamb's quarters, and dandelion/thistles.  I also decided to pull out most of the dark agastache which has spread everywhere. I started the year by cutting it back rather than pulling it out, but now it really had taken over around the copper trellis and I just yanked most of it out. I am working on percentages, so gettting it all is not required. My thought is just making room for the other stuff gives them a chance to compete for resources - especially water and sun. I watered by hand along the corner as well.

Hot

From the Washington Post:

Through Tonight: Simply stifling. Temperatures hover in the 90s through the evening hours before only slowly trickling back through the 80s after midnight in most spots. Lows range from just the low 80s in the city, to the upper 70s in the cooler suburbs. The record high minimum temperature of 81 may well be surpassed at Reagan National. Heat indices likely remain above 100 through midnight in urban areas. Evening joggers/bikers should take it easy, and take extra care in hydrating.

Tomorrow (Friday): Combining the heat and humidity, it’s perhaps the most extreme day in 15 years. High temperature surge to 99-104, with dangerous heat indices of 114-118. Add bad air quality into the equation, and consider cutting back on any planned time outside. An isolated thunderstorm can’t be ruled out but is more likely towards the Mason Dixon line.

Muggy in the morning, muggy at night. No evening relief.  I'm hoping the electricity holds out.


I've watered some, but right now its so humid I'm not inclined to pour water - somehow it seems redundant. But I am making sure there is water in the bird bath for the critters, at least.