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I still can’t get over the night and day response people are having to this virus. I went to a little social at a beer garden that was advertised as likely a few friends hanging out (through a church I occasionally attend) and I was the only one wearing a mask, I wouldn’t say they were social distancing very well, and there were about 30-40 people gathering next to and around four picnic tables or so. At least it was outside, but you could tell things were pretty cavalier. The cops almost broke it up (I wouldn’t have minded if they did, I wasn’t expecting quite this result). On the other hand there are people who only will ever hang out with or talk in person to family, even socially distanced outdoor options with masks are worrisome to them. I wish we could tow a sensible middle ground but this virus has only further divided us

You're not kidding, a high of 66F around noon, and it's back down to 63F now with drizzle and a significant breeze...classic mid Fall weather. I"m seeing some mid 50s at this hour in portions of N Lower Michigan.

Heavy lake effect blizzard in winter!

Missing a heavy thunderstorm by just a few miles. Airport has recorded over 2” in the last two hours and first FFW in a while.

I suppose it’s why southern states could be having a hard time. I’d imagine colds and other Coronaviruses in general would be at least a tad more common in cold weather states (states like Arizona are probably pretty low in that regard due to warm, dry weather).

I believe the firing is what allows them to collect this more advantageous unemployment ironically, so in a backwards way it is doing them a favor.

Wow we get to the point of calling a county that seemingly did quite well limiting the unnecessary deaths a stupid county? I’m sure his story of people choosing unemployment over working isn’t isolated either. It’s a legit thing to bring up.

It is true, and although I don’t want to make it too political, there are some who are laying most of this on 45. Sadly, it’s a joint responsibility and maybe this is a wake up call for some. Particularly if you are recovering from a past setback like cancer.

Truth doesn’t lol in this case though...

I think in a lot of cases they have to sign up ahead of time with their contact information to get a spot and appointment. I know one of my friends did that today so he could get tested tomorrow since his girlfriend is getting tested with common allergy symptoms she is worried may be COVID-19.

In a lot of cases they can’t quit their jobs for the full benefit anyway, but that’s part of the problem. I like your idea of $300-400 additional, I suggested that on AmPol and the results weren’t pretty.

Anyone else hear or experience a situation where anyone was about to be tested, chose not to proceed due to wait times, and received a call shortly after that they tested positive? I heard two of these kinds of stories secondhand this week. I find the sources to be relatively trustworthy too. In one case it was a family of three and each of them got a call so I don’t think it could be a simple mixup with someone who actually took the test.

Regardless of how you feel about min wage laws and the like, if we’re going to continue to hand out an additional $600 a week to the unemployed in addition to standard unemployment, we should also make sure the service industries are adequately compensated in a manner where they are not making less than those who are unemployed. Maybe call it an increase or added hazard pay.

Different storm about an hour and a half thereafter, but this was taken from northern Ozaukee County looking toward Sheboygan:

Pretty similar here. About a quarter of an inch, the initial heavy band of precip passed without thunder or lightning, just heavy rain and wind, but then the lightning and thunder came for about 20 minutes after the heaviest was well to the south already. Now a random wave of better convergence/moisture looks like it may pass with a wave tomorrow. Another quarter to half inch would be satisfying to make sure we don't dry out too much.

Even Saturday if you're within 5, maybe even as much as 10 miles of the lake, it is a bit iffy for 90F.

What you have to consider is it's summer and more people have free time because they're out of work. If they have the means, there isn't a better time to go on vacation. Of course, Disney World in summer would not be my idea (though I do enjoy it in the nice weather times of the year), a lot of people have been chomping at the bit and feel it's safe enough given the protocols, the masks and a lot of your time is spent outside.

I will say this: for a lot of people with flying anxiety wearing a mask, thus reducing the flow of oxygen, would exacerbate their anxiety. Of course, in general there is a push to have fewer people travel due to Coronavirus, so I suppose if the airlines lose customers due to this concern (and it is a valid requirement because planes are breeding grounds for transmitting illness) they view it as a cost of doing business.

Not in this subforum, but Roanoke, VA has had 90+ every day this month so far, and it looks likely to continue for at least the next week. I had no idea they had a climate supportive of that kind of streak. Richmond I thought would have a higher likelihood. Pretty humid heat this week too.

More of that this week. The positive side of things, looks to be a chamber of commerce week, highest we go through Friday may be low 80s, and a decent breeze each day.

It’s not fun but I will say it’s not too much of an inconvenience unless you have asthma or other breathing problems (and in 90+F heat).

It’s definitely still in play for Alek’s hood and north of the Cheddar Curtain. ORD probably will be at least a two, probably three, day wave of 90s.

For his lakeside locale it probably will be. You thought the last one would be a more legitimate heatwave so we'll see.

He wouldn’t be talking about someone who is considered obese due to huge muscles adding weight. To use a golf example Bryson DeChambeau sounds like a similar comparison to your body type bulk wise, but he wouldn’t be at a high risk most likely because he’s young and he is a heavier weight due to working out and protein shakes.