Humidity - Get Used to It

Dew points are in the low 70s this afternoon, which is typically classified as the oppressive zone. It certainly feels steamy outside, but where is all of this moisture in the atmosphere coming from? We have two sources working against us right now. Southerly winds are bringing in massive amounts of moisture off of the Gulf of Mexico in several layers of the atmosphere. Also, with the recent rainfall the soil is soaked and some of that moisture is evaporating into the air each day. These two factors will cause our humidity levels to be quite uncomfortable through the rest of the work weeek. I can hear my air conditioner humming from here... -ADAM