Summer in Maine has arrived in all her glory. On the heels of a mild winter (thanks in part to the El Niño weather phenomena) climate experts predict that the country has begun to transition into a different weather phenomena: La Niña. Typically, when these two weather phenomena begin a transition from one to another, it can put an entire region into a holding pattern of atmospheric conditions. Unfortunately for Mainers, this holding pattern means an unusually humid, hot summer, with temperatures predicted to stay between 60-80% higher than average and precipitation expected to be between 40-50% higher. In the words of the Farmers’ Almanac, we’re in for a “sultry and soggy” one. In an effort to stay safe and comfortable while also prioritizing energy efficiency, we’ve put together some useful tips for making the most of the (practically tropical) cards we’ve been dealt this year.