Happy Fourth of July Weekend to you and yours.

This weather report is very rare. The intensity of heat this week has been felt by all of us. For our 8 AM to 10 AM gathering time, temps rise from 85F to 91F. The heat index will be 91F to 99F. On the hot grounds and with the clear skies, it'll feel hotter. Expect ground temps to be above 135F. the High of 100F arrives after 2 PM. The heat index is above 100F from 11 AM to 5 PM.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is not a day to be out there if you or your loved ones are heat compromised. For pets, the answer is simple. Keep them home. Remember, if you take a week off from HVH, you only wait a week for the next HVH. Safety first. For many, it could be a morning to test which HVTC merchant has the best coffee...and the best air conditioning.