Heatwaves loom as a growing threat to humanity in a warming climate. This summer alone, in the northern hemisphere, thousands have died during extreme heat events. It's driving researchers to find out more about the point when heat turns deadly.
High humidity is what creates a higher wet bulb temperature. A 95°F wet bulb temperature is achieved when it’s 95°F outside with 100% humidity. The lower the humidity, the higher the temperature needs to be to hit the 95°F wet bulb temperature.
Wet bulb temperature matters most to animals with sweat glands, like humans. In higher humidity, it’s more difficult for our bodies to cool through sweat evaporation.
Meanwhile, DeSantis removed outdoor worker protections in a state that has had wet bulb temperatures above 35°C (95°F).
Similar in Texas, though the whole state isn’t near as humid as Florida.
High humidity is what creates a higher wet bulb temperature. A 95°F wet bulb temperature is achieved when it’s 95°F outside with 100% humidity. The lower the humidity, the higher the temperature needs to be to hit the 95°F wet bulb temperature.
Wet bulb temperature matters most to animals with sweat glands, like humans. In higher humidity, it’s more difficult for our bodies to cool through sweat evaporation.