Been under cloud cover for much of the day, 83F for a high so far. Hate to think what it would be like under full sun.
I agree with Birds -- don't know that I'd label it brutal, but its certainly been unrelenting. Just week after week of highs in the mid to upper 80's (an occasional 90) with ridiculous DPs. Even in our hottest summers, we get a cold front or two to give us some relief for a few days, but not this year. Looks like we may catch a break next week before the heat and high dews return to end Aug and kick off Sept.
Enjoy!