The US News reports says “the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area has an interesting mix of Texas pride and cosmopolitan offerings,” but dropping out of the Top 25 Best Cities must hurt that pride more than a little.
It is not clear how much city council and city hall dysfunction played into the rankings.
Dallas Down To 37 As City…And Texas Is In Wrong Top 10
According to a study conducted by CNBC, the “Great State of Texas” isn’t. Per their study Texas is second on the list of America’s worst places to live in 2021.
The study found that Texas’ weaknesses include inclusiveness, health, voting rights, and public health funding.
CNBC’s review said, “For all its strength as a place to do business, Texas keeps trying to outdo itself when it comes to laws and policies that are seen as exclusionary.”
The city itself isn’t the only thing falling. Locally, schools have been dropping from previous number one national positions.
Hot hits 100°F today in DFW Weather. Per the National Weather Service the Dallas-Fort Worth are can expect their first 100°F degree day of the year today.
We are expected to have multiple days ahead above 90 – which is the temperature used to measure “Extreme Heat.”
Extreme heat means your body will work extra hard to maintain normal temperature. That can lead to death. Heat is responsible for the highest number of annual deaths among all weather-related hazards. Please keep in mind that Extreme heat can occur quickly and without warning. Older adults, children, and sick or overweight individuals are at greater risk from extreme heat conditions.
IF YOU ARE UNDER AN EXTREME HEAT WARNING:
Find air conditioning.
Avoid strenuous activities.
Wear light clothing.
Check on family members and neighbors.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Never leave people or pets in a closed car.
HOW TO STAY SAFE WHEN EXTREME HEAT THREATENS
Prepare NOW
Find places in your community where you can go to get cool.
Keep your home cool:
Cover windows with drapes or shades.
Weather-strip doors and windows.
Use window reflectors, such as aluminum foil-covered cardboard, to reflect heat back outside.
Add insulation to keep the heat out.
Use attic fans to clear hot air.
Install window air conditioners and insulate around them.
Learn to recognize the signs of heat-related illness.
Be Safe DURING
Never leave a child, adult or animal alone inside a vehicle on a warm day.
Find places with air conditioning. Libraries, shopping malls and community centers can provide a cool place to take a break from the heat.
If you’re outside, find shade. Wear a hat wide enough to protect your face.
Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. If you or someone you care for is on a special diet, ask a doctor how best to accommodate it.
Do not use electric fans when the temperature outside is more than 95 degrees, as it could increase the risk of heat-related illness. Fans create air flow and a false sense of comfort, but do not reduce body temperature.
Avoid high-energy activities.
Check yourself, family members and neighbors for signs of heat-related illness.
More 100°F Facts
Given the suggestion to curtail activity, Other Side Dallas has weather trivia you can enjoy over your ice cold drink. Dallas-Fort Worth experiences eighteen (18) days of 100°F heat annually. The average date for a first 100°F temperature is July 1. The last date is August 26.
In 1911, the Dallas-Fort Worth area experienced their first triple digit day on March 9. These big temperature days can happen late in the year too like on October 3, 1951. In 2011, we had 71 triple digit days.
