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health29 days ago•4 min saved

Heat Readings Under Scrutiny as UI Band Member Dies After Game Collapse

An i9 Investigation is examining whether heat conditions contributed to the death of University of Iowa band member Derek Phillips after he collapsed during Saturday’s game. Wet Bulb Globe Temperature reached 93 at kickoff and peaked at 97, well above the 89.8 threshold that guidelines say should halt outdoor activities. The Hawkeye Marching Band wore a hot‑weather uniform and had hydration breaks, and UI says it modified rehearsals and provides care through Sports Medicine, but has not disclosed whether Wet Bulb monitoring was used or whether a formal review is underway. Phillips died on Tuesday after being taken off life support.

via KCRG|

#derek-phillips #hawkeye-marching-band #health

science4 months ago•6 min saved

WBGT Warning Looms Over Roland Garros as Heat Rises

The French Open is confronting dangerous heat, with officials using the wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT)—a metric that combines temperature, humidity, solar radiation, and wind—to gauge risk and justify shade breaks, cooling, and potential delays. While elite athletes can tolerate higher heat, WBGT thresholds around the mid-80s°F mark signal growing health risks, and scientists warn that climate trends could push these extreme conditions into the norm in hot regions.

via WIRED|

#athlete-health #french-open #heat-dome

weather3 years ago•2 min saved

Heatwave Hits Midwest: Record-breaking Temperatures Expected

Southern Minnesota is expected to experience record-breaking heat on Tuesday and Wednesday, with temperatures reaching the mid to upper 90s and heat index values ranging from 105 to 115. Excessive heat warnings have been issued due to the combination of high temperatures and unusually humid air. In contrast, northern Minnesota will have cooler temperatures in the 60s and 70s. The wet-bulb globe temperature, which takes into account temperature, moisture, wind speed, and sun exposure, is considered a better measurement of overall stress on the body. The heatwave is expected to gradually subside by the end of the week, with temperatures dropping into the 70s statewide, but there is little rainfall in the forecast.

via MPR News|

#excessive-heat-warning #heat-index #heatwave