What is the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature? Is it a better measure of heat stress?
The heat index is the most-commonly-used parameter for measuring the dangers of summer heat, but it's not the most accurate.
UIL is urging using wet bulb globe temperatures for athlete safety. Here's why that's a good call
For the 2024-25 academic year, which begins Aug. 12 for the Houston Independent School District, the University Interscholastic League is recommending that schools use the wet bulb globe temperature ...
Wet Bulb Globe Temperature: What is it and how will it affect high school sports?
A new California law focused on player safety may lead to delays, cancellations of high school sports early in the season ...
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High school football players try to stay safe, cool in excessive heat
Several North Texas high schools will kick off their football season this week with scrimmages in the scorching heat.
These cities will be too hot for the Olympics by 2050
Most of the world’s cities will be unable to host the Games in the coming decades’ summer months, in the coming decades, as ...
Why it’s time for Tampa Bay to check the ‘wet bulb’ forecast
Stephen Shively remembers years ago that “black flag” temperatures meant he got to spend time in the cool air conditioned ...
Texas football teams hit the field as temperatures rise
AUSTIN (KXAN) — August temperatures have only heated up as many students are now back in the classroom. The start of school ...
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Parkland High School Athletics employ technology to keep athletes safe from heat
Parkland also uses a Wet Bulb Globe Thermometer to assess the level of heat stress their athletes may be under based on the ...
How Perry Weather is trying to reduce risk of heat illnesses among student athletes in DFW
UIL updated its guidelines to reflect that schools must incorporate procedures to address the heat in their required ...
UIL adopts rules for outdoor sports to keep students safe in the heat
The University Interscholastic League (UIL), which creates rules for schools in the state of Texas, is implementing new ...
South Oak Cliff Football prepares for season in intense heat
The University Interscholastic League recently implemented new heat safety protocols for student-athletes and marching band ...
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Football is here; so is the heat
A new sound can be heard across the practice fields of area high schools this week. The ping of an app, indicating that the ...