Seawind Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Hi, I just got caught in a rainstorm here in NJ while biking and the heavy rain dripping into my eyes caused intense burning. I had to stop repeatedly to wipe my eyes so I could see. Any ideas what would cause this? I have never felt this in the rain before... Thanks, Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skierinvermont Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 a mixture of sweat and/or sunscreen would be my guess. Maybe some other kind of hair or skin product or soap residue on your skin. I highly doubt it was actually the rain, I've never heard or experienced anything like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethesdaWX Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 a mixture of sweat and/or sunscreen would be my guess. Maybe some other kind of hair or skin product or soap residue on your skin. I highly doubt it was actually the rain, I've never heard or experienced anything like that. Acid Rain? That crap is everywhere these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riptide Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Hi, I just got caught in a rainstorm here in NJ while biking and the heavy rain dripping into my eyes caused intense burning. I had to stop repeatedly to wipe my eyes so I could see. Any ideas what would cause this? I have never felt this in the rain before... Thanks, Jeff No worries, it's just some residual radiation from the Fukushima nuclear reactors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isopycnic Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Hi, I just got caught in a rainstorm here in NJ while biking and the heavy rain dripping into my eyes caused intense burning. I had to stop repeatedly to wipe my eyes so I could see. Any ideas what would cause this? I have never felt this in the rain before... Thanks, Jeff Most likely tornado debris from Springfield. or off gassing from the Jersey Shore crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skierinvermont Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Acid Rain? That crap is everywhere these days. Acid rain usually has pH in the upper 4s (vs a pH of 5.6 for "normal" rain). I wouldn't think a pH of 4.8 would cause a burning sensation but maybe I'm wrong. 4.8 is still pretty weak on the pH scale. Maybe if it was very strong acid rain in the mid or lower 4s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mencken_Fan Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 It was probably salt (if not something else) from your skin getting into your eyes. You say you don't remember it from past experiences....okay; how often do you get caught in the rain? is this a common experience? If so, we can only wonder why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riptide Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 It was probably salt (if not something else) from your skin getting into your eyes. You say you don't remember it from past experiences....okay; how often do you get caught in the rain? is this a common experience? If so, we can only wonder why. This post is very silly but comes across as legit, I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwiz Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethesdaWX Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Acid rain usually has pH in the upper 4s (vs a pH of 5.6 for "normal" rain). I wouldn't think a pH of 4.8 would cause a burning sensation but maybe I'm wrong. 4.8 is still pretty weak on the pH scale. Maybe if it was very strong acid rain in the mid or lower 4s. well I'll take your opinion over my guess, I wouldn't know. And I have no plans to try and find out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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