MR. RIGHT: How To Survive The Great American Heat Dome And Not End Up Like Chuck Schumer

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The dog days of summer are here, and they are brutal. 

America is currently trapped under yet another oppressive hot dome. Temperatures are pushing the upper-90s, they feel in the 100s, and the humidity levels are reminiscent of a Vietnamese jungle. But that doesn’t mean you cannot enjoy your summer. 

If you’re a runner, get out early or get out late. Hit the pavement at the crack of dawn, or once the sun sets. I made the mistake this week of running in the afternoon, and I nearly keeled over on the side of the road. 

Chuck Schumer hospitalized for dehydration after feeling lightheaded during scorching heat wave https://t.co/dvNRrDweoK pic.twitter.com/XvPCxVlKxh

— New York Post (@nypost) June 25, 2025

The same goes for golf. Early or late. The savvy older golfers are always scooping up the tee times well in advance to hit the links before 10 AM. If you miss out on an early tee time, opt for a late evening round of 9.   

Be extremely careful with day drinking. At all costs, avoid hard liquor. Drinking liquor during a hot day, whether at the pool or beach, is a recipe for disaster. Stick to light beer or seltzers, and mix in some real Gatorade and plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated. 

Drink ya water, or you’ll end up in the hospital like Chucky Schumer. Now we’re literally cooking.