Tag

Heat

All articles tagged with #heat

Eagles survive blistering Nashville heat to edge Titans on late TD
sports19 days ago

Eagles survive blistering Nashville heat to edge Titans on late TD

In a sweltering Nashville game where turf temps reached 157F, the Eagles rallied to beat the Titans 24-20. Jalen Hurts threw for 264 yards with two TDs and led a 65-yard final drive that culminated in a 3-yard TD from Darius Cooper with 9 seconds left; DeVonta Smith hauled in 10 catches for 117 yards as Philly improved to 2-0, while Titans remained winless through 2 games. The day also featured extreme heat elements that tested both teams and coaching staff, including Nick Sirianni needing IV fluids to cool off.

Scorching 157-Degree Turf Sparks Melting Cleats as Eagles-Titans Heat Battle Unfolds
sports19 days ago

Scorching 157-Degree Turf Sparks Melting Cleats as Eagles-Titans Heat Battle Unfolds

In Nashville, an NFL matchup between the Eagles and Titans was played on artificial turf that reached 157F, prompting players to douse their shoes with water and even melting cleats. Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said he needed an IV, highlighting the brutal conditions and fueling ongoing calls from players to switch to grass fields to improve safety in extreme heat.

San Diego County Braces for Midweek Extreme Heat Warning
weather1 month ago

San Diego County Braces for Midweek Extreme Heat Warning

The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning for San Diego County’s coast, inland valleys and deserts through 8 p.m. Wednesday, with temperatures about 10-15 degrees above average; a heat advisory continues through Thursday for the mountains. Humidity remains high from monsoonal moisture and warm ocean temperatures, keeping conditions muggy even as relief isn’t expected until next weekend. Coastal beaches face a coastal flood advisory and high surf advisory through 11 p.m. Tuesday, with 6-7 foot swells and possible rip currents. Residents are urged to hydrate, shelter indoors, avoid leaving people or pets in cars, and use local cooling centers across the county.

UI student in Hawkeye Band taken off life support after heat collapse
higher-education1 month ago

UI student in Hawkeye Band taken off life support after heat collapse

University of Iowa third-year Derek Phillips, a Hawkeye Marching Band member, collapsed in 94-degree heat during the Sept. 5 game and suffered cardiac arrest; he was admitted to UI Health Care where doctors reported severe brain damage, leading his family to remove life support. UI officials offered counseling and support for students, and The Daily Iowan issued a correction clarifying that Phillips had not died as of the life-support decision; this is an ongoing developing story.

Heat Eases as Front Sparks Storms, Cooler Air Nears
weather1 month ago

Heat Eases as Front Sparks Storms, Cooler Air Nears

Temps will stay hot into midweek in central Missouri (low 90s to around 100) before a cold front moves in late Wednesday into Thursday, bringing scattered thunderstorms (some severe possible) and much cooler air; showers could linger into Friday with another front by Saturday, with temperatures expected to return toward near-normal levels next week.

Beat the Heat: Cincinnati's Green Plan and Cooling Stations Fight Extreme Summers
environment1 month ago

Beat the Heat: Cincinnati's Green Plan and Cooling Stations Fight Extreme Summers

Cincinnati is experiencing more extreme heat due to global warming and local factors like its river valley geography and dense built environment; nights are warming faster and air quality can worsen as heat-trapping air lingers. The city is piloting Stay Cool Cincy with misting stations and cool spots, while long-term efforts under the Green Cincinnati Plan aim to add trees and green space in heat-burdened neighborhoods to reduce temperatures and protect vulnerable residents.

Des Moines Braces for Heat Wave as Rain Remains Scarce
weather1 month ago

Des Moines Braces for Heat Wave as Rain Remains Scarce

Des Moines and much of Iowa continue a hot, muggy spell through the weekend as a strong ridge keeps heat in place; highs near 95F with dewpoints making it feel hotter, and only spotty morning showers expected from a front near southern Minnesota—no widespread rain or severe storms anticipated, with a gradual cooldown into mid to late next week as the ridge weakens and highs dip to the mid-80s, though humidity remains high.

ASU hockey player collapses in extreme heat; recovery deemed unlikely, lawyer says
sports1 month ago

ASU hockey player collapses in extreme heat; recovery deemed unlikely, lawyer says

Matthew Mayich, a 21-year-old ASU hockey sophomore from Ontario, collapsed during an outdoor workout in Tempe in 106-degree heat on Aug. 20 and remains hospitalized as his family’s lawyer says his recovery is highly unlikely; ASU is reviewing the incident and heat-illness guidelines are in place, with a physician warning about the dangers of training in extreme heat.

Heat Keeps Downtown Chicago Bridge Open for Hours, Causing Citywide Traffic Snarl
local1 month ago

Heat Keeps Downtown Chicago Bridge Open for Hours, Causing Citywide Traffic Snarl

The DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge in downtown Chicago was opened for a scheduled lift to permit river access for the Spirit of Chicago, but a heat-related issue left the span stuck open for about four hours (roughly 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.), forcing the closure of motor, bike and pedestrian traffic, prompting police reroutes and firefighters to spray water to cool the 200-foot steel span and triggering gridlock on Lake Shore Drive and surrounding streets.