SPEAK OUT: How Do You Beat the Heat?
Temperatures were steamy Thursday, but it should cool off a bit for the weekend.
There's no doubt about it. Thursday in Howard County was hot.
Temperatures here hit a high of 99 during the day Thursday, according the Weatherunderground.com, and residents flocked to spots that would provide some relief from the heat.
How do you beat the heat? Popsicles? Ice cream? Swimming? Or are you one of the few who revels in it? Let us know in the comments!
The Howard County libraries and senior centers are open as public cooling spots.
It's not supposed to be as hot in the coming days, so relief is in sight. Friday's forecasted high is 92 and this weekend will be 88 and 87, according to Weather.com.
Patch spoke to several people at the Miller Branch Library and Rita's Italian Ice, in Ellicott City. Watch the video above to see what they said.
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Howard County Library System Charles E. Miller Branch & Historical Center
9421 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD -
Rita's Italian Ice
9095 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD
Lisa Rossi
7:16 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012
I stayed cool by drinking iced coffee instead of hot. Not so innovative, but true...
Brian Hooks
7:39 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012
I packed my green Patch canteen with ice and diet green tea as I drove around Ellicott City. My white short sleeve button down shirt and cargo shorts also helped keep me cool.