After a cooler weekend, we are expecting to experience much higher temperatures later in the week. Humidity levels will be somewhat lower than last week, so nights should be a little cooler than we saw earlier, but still at the record-setting temperatures we are expecting (record for this time of…
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With extremely hot and humid weather covering a good part of the eastern US this week, it is important to know what that kind of temperature extreme can do to the human body. I’ve already heard a few stories about people who were affected by the heat as they worked…
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This week is expected to be hot and humid across most of the Southeast. So hot and humid that it can be dangerous to do outdoor activities such as field work and exercise without taking proper precautions to keep from getting heat illnesses that can be life-threatening. Scientists use Wet…
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If you have a dog (or cat) that you take on walks, you have probably heard that you have to be careful of burning their feet on a day that is very warm, since pavement can get hotter than the air. Here is a table that compares surface temperatures of…
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In the last few weeks, I have received several phone calls and emails asking about heat protocols for student-athletes as well as marching band members. Practicing in hot and humid conditions can quickly lead to heat exhaustion and other heat-related diseases, not just for athletes in practice but also for…
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UPDATE: See the recap at https://www.drought.gov/drought-status-updates/southeast-climate-update-and-webinar-recap-7. Join us for the Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar! These webinars provide the region’s stakeholders and interested parties with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods, and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña….
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With temperatures rising and extreme heat becoming more common, outdoor workers are feeling the brunt of the worsening conditions more than those who can work inside in air conditioning. Heat stress puts a big toll on farm workers and other outdoor jobholders. Seasonal shifts in where crops grow can lead…
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