[JHrules]

I live in Phoenix, AZ. This Saturday we broke record at 116F and 60% humidity. Sunday It was 114F. Today it was 111F. I don't see what the big deal is about 100F and 80%...I mean take a cool shower for once in your life or go to the beach you strange French.

AZ is a major area for retired/elderly people, so thats not it. It must be the smell that is knockin the french down.

TO FRANCE: DON'T FEAR THE WATER, IT IS YOUR FRIEND. USE SOAP TOO.

[meyer]

Far be it from me to defend the French, but 100 degrees at 80% is pretty hot and sticky, particularly if you aren't used to it. Apparently, in France, they aren't. The same situation occurs in Chicago occasionally, and we see a few deaths. I suspect that the elderly and very young are the most prevalent among the deceased.

Around here, we don't see over 100 very often, but its always humid in Tennessee. I have to admit, though, when I was out west a few years ago facing 100 degree heat, someone decided to point out that it was a dry heat. I replied that my oven also provided a dry heat. :)

[Little Bill]

I know how it is, my last year in Idaho, before I was exiled East, 120 degrees no humidity, today New Hampshire, 86 and rain and more rain. I can take the heat but the humidity kills me.