Longhorn weather obsession thread (Page 2)

Naw, you don't need bug spray.

I have seen some mosquitos out lately, but most of them have been in the evening time.  When I rode the course last weekend the only bug I remember was the big 'ole dragonfly that flew into my helmet--I expected there to be bug goo on it when I finished, but there wasn't. Oh, then there was the whole bee sting I got when on the run course in early Sept...but that was sort of a freak deal anyhow. I survived.

Still looking fabulous!  Thanks for ordering this weather Keith!

can I get a loud Whooo Hooooo

Wowza!!  Someone is looking out for us!

There are only a couple of places on the new course that you will be bothered by the wind. The rest of the course is sheilded by the trees and rolling hills.  Unfortunately, the last two hills will be into the wind.  At least it will cool you off 

Also, for those who are not familiar with Texas weather, the humidity has returned.  It's still cool in the mornings but be prepared for a hot afternoon with humidity.  You HAVE to hydrate early and often in this weather.  Don't let the cool morning air fool you.  Second point, it looks to be an ozone action day on Sunday, make sure to bring sunscreen and chapstick.  It's going to be dusty and windy. 

Both points are for spectators AND racers.  Bring water, wear sunscreen.

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Point Forecast: Austin TX  30.27N 97.74W	Last Update: 6:35 am CDT Oct 3, 2008

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Temperature (°F) Dewpoint (°F) Heat Index (°F) Surface Wind (mph) Sky Coverage Precipitation Potential Relative Humidity Thunder Rain

48-Hour Period Starting: 10am Fri, Oct 311am Fri, Oct 312pm Fri, Oct 31pm Fri, Oct 32pm Fri, Oct 33pm Fri, Oct 34pm Fri, Oct 35pm Fri, Oct 36pm Fri, Oct 37pm Fri, Oct 38pm Fri, Oct 39pm Fri, Oct 310pm Fri, Oct 311pm Fri, Oct 312am Sat, Oct 41am Sat, Oct 42am Sat, Oct 43am Sat, Oct 44am Sat, Oct 45am Sat, Oct 46am Sat, Oct 47am Sat, Oct 48am Sat, Oct 49am Sat, Oct 410am Sat, Oct 411am Sat, Oct 412pm Sat, Oct 41pm Sat, Oct 42pm Sat, Oct 43pm Sat, Oct 44pm Sat, Oct 45pm Sat, Oct 46pm Sat, Oct 47pm Sat, Oct 48pm Sat, Oct 49pm Sat, Oct 410pm Sat, Oct 411pm Sat, Oct 412am Sun, Oct 51am Sun, Oct 52am Sun, Oct 53am Sun, Oct 54am Sun, Oct 55am Sun, Oct 56am Sun, Oct 57am Sun, Oct 58am Sun, Oct 59am Sun, Oct 510am Sun, Oct 511am Sun, Oct 512pm Sun, Oct 51pm Sun, Oct 52pm Sun, Oct 53pm Sun, Oct 54pm Sun, Oct 55pm Sun, Oct 56pm Sun, Oct 57pm Sun, Oct 58pm Sun, Oct 59pm Sun, Oct 510pm Sun, Oct 511pm Sun, Oct 512am Mon, Oct 61am Mon, Oct 62am Mon, Oct 63am Mon, Oct 64am Mon, Oct 65am Mon, Oct 66am Mon, Oct 67am Mon, Oct 68am Mon, Oct 69am Mon, Oct 610am Mon, Oct 611am Mon, Oct 612pm Mon, Oct 61pm Mon, Oct 62pm Mon, Oct 63pm Mon, Oct 64pm Mon, Oct 65pm Mon, Oct 66pm Mon, Oct 67pm Mon, Oct 68pm Mon, Oct 69pm Mon, Oct 610pm Mon, Oct 611pm Mon, Oct 612am Tue, Oct 71am Tue, Oct 72am Tue, Oct 73am Tue, Oct 74am Tue, Oct 75am Tue, Oct 76am Tue, Oct 77am Tue, Oct 78am Tue, Oct 79am Tue, Oct 710am Tue, Oct 711am Tue, Oct 712pm Tue, Oct 71pm Tue, Oct 72pm Tue, Oct 73pm Tue, Oct 74pm Tue, Oct 75pm Tue, Oct 76pm Tue, Oct 77pm Tue, Oct 78pm Tue, Oct 79pm Tue, Oct 7

Sunday, October 5 at 6am Temperature: 68°F     Dewpoint: 65°F     Heat Index: N/A     Surface Wind: SE 3mph Sky Cover: 42%     Precipitation Potential: 5%     Relative Humidity: 89% Thunder: <10%     Rain: <10%   International System of Units Forecast Discussion 7-Day Forecast Tabular Forecast Local Forecasts Current Weather Severe Weather Messages Severe Weather Local Climatology Satellite Imagery Weather Events Hydrology NOAA Weather Radio Marine/Tropical Weather Aviation Weather NWS Austin/San Antonio Home

Oh my gosh Mike, I can't even read that forecast!  Must be my lack of a meteorology degree!

All I know is it's windier today than it has been in a while and the mornings are humid.  The afternoons feel HOT to me, especially yesterday afternoon.  I volunteered at my kids running club at their school and the kids were dropping like flies because they were hot.  Salt pills might be helpful during the run.  The wind on the bike should make it feel cooler.