Pat Shingleton for July 30, 2008

• By PAT SHINGLETON
• WBRZ Chief Forecaster
• Published: Jul 30, 2008 - Page: 8B - UPDATED: 12:05 a.m.

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During the weekend, the golf group enjoyed an icy towel to beat the heat. A quick swipe across the brow provided relief that lasted for a few more holes. Our assistant news director, Todd Ross, shared an interesting story about a procedure his dad, J.R. Ross, used. On his golf outings, a small bucket contained hand towels soaked in a mixture of ice water and rubbing alcohol. Once he “wrung out” the towel the alcohol began a unique cooling process. Alcohol evaporates quicker than water and when it interacts with hot air, the evaporation process gathers energy to activate the phase change from liquid to gas. A typical cold towel feels even colder with rubbing alcohol.

Fastcast: Hot and showers.