We’ve all seen the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene. Images of unprecedented flooding destroying homes and businesses across the southeastern states have dominated cable and streaming news channels, not to mention our social media feeds.
There’s no question that this has been a steamy summer so far, and with all the heat and humidity, a dip in a local pond or lake has taken on extra appeal.
By July 11, Western Massachusetts had already experienced 11 documented heat advisory days, with temperatures peaking over 90 degrees. According to meteorological records, that’s already as many heat advisory days as the area experienced during the entire summer of 2023.
