You Know It's Hot in Portsmouth When...

How do you know it's really hot? Is it when the ice cream melts in a few seconds? When the beach is packed?

Or, is there a local quirk that sticks out - like the line of MA cars along Park Avenue in Portsmouth? 

We asked readers to finish the sentence "You know it's hot in Portsmouth when..." on Portsmouth Patch's Facebook page. Here's what a few had to say: 

Crystal Henry Thibault when u see Shultzy's grilling their hamburgers right on the sidewalk!

Jerilyn Silvia When Sandy pt beach is closed due to hot but not quite boiled bacteria.

Rebecca Farrea people are actually not in a rush while shopping at Clements' because they get to enjoy the a/c!

M Scott Lyons ...the wind turbine magically starts working trying to cool itself down.

Lynnie Carneiro when island park beach is lined up with mass plates....lol

How would you finish this sentence? Tell us in the comment section below! 

You know it's hot in Portsmouth when...