User:Frankcamuso

In recent memory scientists and weatherman alike have been predicting warmer and warmer temperatures for the US as well as the world. With Global Warming all but proven, the inhabitants of the Earth must be prepared for record temperatures in the coming years. For New Yorkers like Frank Camuso and his wife Christine, their home city for their entire lives is experiencing record highs and a summer forecast that predicts even more record highs in store. Growing up on Staten Island Frank Camuso has fond memories of spending summers at the beach and weekends at the family pool in order to cool off. Or the relief of finding some nice shade under a tree playing a baseball game in the park with friends. Unfortunately for Frank Camuso and other New Yorkers, the biggest heat wave in the past 3 years is coming to NYC and if Junes departing 90+ degree days were any indication, then NYC is in for a lot more than they might be ready for.

This almost triple digit stretch is predicted to be over a week long assault on the community and will be marked by this fourth of July weekend. In parts of NYC and New Jersey the week is supposed to be ending on a day in the low 90’s, a gentle reprieve from whats to come. With a calm Friday, Saturday is likely to hover into the mid-90’s all day and night. Nothing too bad, nothing New Yorkers aren’t already used to, and just when you think thats the peak, here comes Sunday - where the fun really begins. As per most forecast, Sunday is likely to hover close to 100 degrees, surpassing it a number of parts of the city and New Jersey. This would be the perfect day to spend glued to the couch with the AC blasting, and no doubt many New Yorkers will be. But for some New Yorkers, like Frank Camuso and his family, Sunday marks the NYC triathlon. Luckily for Frank Camuso he is playing the role of spectator and not competitor. “Triple digit temperatures are tough to deal with at a barbecue, or taking out the trash….I can’t imagine those guys taking part in the triathlon during that kinda heat wave - they’ve got all my respect…” Frank Camuso was quoted as saying.

By far heatwaves, especially within the crowded confines of NYC, are the worst weather hazards. An average of 134 fatalities per year can be attributed to specifically heat exhaustion over the past 30 years. The second most inclement weather condition is flooding, accounting for 85 fatalities averaged over the last 30 years. The city officials are advising the young and elderly to stay indoors, use air conditioning and stay hydrated.

Cooling centers and NYC pools with all be opened and available to all in need of a cool down. With the extreme heat advisory warning, meaning 100+ degree temperatures, extending from Saturday afternoon until Monday. NYC officials expect it to drop back into the low to mid 90’s from Monday on, thankfully the 4th of July will be a slight reprieve with temperatures only in the high 80’s to low 90’s. For New Yorkers like Frank Camuso we recommend taking every precaution possible, and keeping a close eye on pets, children, and the elderly. With Global Warming on our heels, its puzzling to think what our world will feel like in the next 100 years, or even less.