Why it matters: Step outside and you'll know — the misery of summer heat has arrived early this year, rendering outdoor activities somewhere between uncomfortable and dangerous .
The bad news: The extreme temperatures are likely here to stay. Forecasters project everywhere in the contiguous U.S. except North Dakota to be hotter than average, Axios' Andrew Freedman reports .
Meanwhile, the rainy season so far has taken a rain check. Per the National Weather Service Tampa Bay , a lack of rainfall has meant our "natural air conditioning isn't giving us much help."
The good news: There isn't much!
Yes, but: For all you newcomers , we've got some ideas to help you avoid totally losing your minds. (Maybe longtime Floridians will take away some new tips as well.)
🎥 Become that guy who's really into Oscars predictions by frequenting the sweet, cool darkness of your local movie theater.
Chains such as Regal and AMC are offering family discounts all summer.
🛶 Paddle or tube down a Florida spring, our only bodies of water that don't feel like hot tubs by August.
⛰️ Try this new take on doomscrolling : perusing mountain houses you'll never be able to afford in faraway, less-oppressive lands like North Carolina.
Or plan a trip there! Our friends at Axios Charlotte and Axios Atlanta have great round-ups of swimming holes in Western North Carolina and Northern Georgia, both within driving distance of Florida.
🐊 Minimize swamp a-- by simply refusing to wear real pants. Bike shorts, exercise dresses and mesh gym shorts are all better options.
Have other ideas on how to beat the heat? Don't gatekeep!
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