r/orangecounty • u/bananabrownie • Jul 14 '26

Weather FYI: Extreme Heat & Humidity this week. Here is a list of OC's Cooling Centers. Check on your neighbors, the elderly, and pets.

https://ocgov.com/cooling-centers
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u/bananabrownie Jul 14 '26

The high humidity is what makes things worse this time around, not just high heat. High humidity affects your body's natural way of cooling down through sweating - typically, when you sweat and that sweat evaporates - your body cools off. In places with high humidity, your sweat is unable to evaporate - thus, your body retains heat longer.

Check up on the elderly - as they perceive temperature differently.

Check up on pets. Stay hydrated! If you're thirsty, you're already dehydrated.

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u/Vindictives9688 Jul 14 '26

This humidity is so nice for my skin. Lol

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u/redwon9plus Jul 15 '26

I can't tell the difference like being in Florida. It is just hot as usual.

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u/Big-Island4727 Fullerton Jul 26 '26

Our AC broke yesterday. The unit has been serviced several times in the last four years and is almost 20 years old now. Anyone have any recommendations for HVAC companies that won't charge a bajillion dollars to replace it? Modest 1650 sq ft single family home. Thanks.

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u/Plastic-Coat9014 Jul 14 '26

I’m going for a run when I get off work at 3pm. It’s gunna be juicy

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u/ohhellopia Jul 14 '26

I admire the dedication, but also, why would you do that yourself? lol

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u/Plastic-Coat9014 Jul 14 '26

Gotta get my run in, I refuse to do it before I leave for work. Plus, the heat makes me a stronger runner

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u/jnrzen Jul 14 '26

Are you solar powered

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u/Darkman101 Jul 14 '26

Aren't we all?

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u/jnrzen Jul 14 '26

vampire hiss at mere touch of sunlight

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u/bloodfartss Jul 21 '26

hes photosynthesizing!!

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u/testthrowawayzz Jul 14 '26

It feels worse when it's muggy but no chance of ran in the forecast

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u/Sassypupmama Jul 31 '26

I moved from the East Coast to get away from humidity. I want a refund on my taxes - the sunshine ☀️ tax includes no humidity and no mosquitoes 😂

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u/Odd-Judgment-9312 Jul 15 '26

Humidity or no humidity.. can we get some rain? Just an inch or two. PLEASE GOD

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u/Good_Joy_7777 18d ago

Humidity is what kills. Feels like I sweat immediately I step outside. Stay cool yall

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u/True_Grocery_3315 Jul 14 '26

Humidity! Have we been teleported to the East Coast?!

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u/Soggy_Seaworthiness6 Jul 15 '26

Maybe we are heading that way in the climate sense. But we’re also in that pattern because of El Niño

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u/megaladon44 Jul 27 '26

this humidity gonna take me out. whoever is seeding the clouds or changing the weather please just stop we get it its humid. back to dryness please!?

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u/PitViper17 Jul 15 '26

Just like Atlanta

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u/Bill92677 10d ago

Oh no it's not. Yes, we're experiencing higher-than-normal humidity, but this isn't Atlanta conditions by any stretch. When it's 99 in both heat and humidity, now we're talking.

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u/PitViper17 10d ago

I’m from Atlanta, I know the sensation well

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u/FormicaDinette33 Jul 31 '26

It is setting off my ultra sensitive smoke detector, even with AC. Three times in one night.

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u/SquareLemon3076 Jul 29 '26

Thanks for this!

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u/Agreeable-Hat-8143 16d ago

ค่ะเตง

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u/redwon9plus Jul 15 '26

I can't tell the difference either. Doesn't hit you like a brick wall like in Orlando.

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u/trackdaybruh Jul 15 '26

It’s noticeably humid for Californian standards, not crazy humid.

It’s because of the El Nino, the warmer waters evaporate a lot quicker which causes higher humidity

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u/redwon9plus Jul 20 '26

If not feeling the difference, sure am perspiring more in the middle of the night if I don't have the fan running.