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NickB79

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5. The most lethal aspect of climate change is the wet bulb temp

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sun Aug 10, 2025, 03:14 PM

Aug 10

Basically the temp with the humidity factored in.

Above 30C wet bulb temp, it's too humid for sweat to evaporate off your skin, meaning your body can't cool down no matter how hydrated you are, if you have access to fans, or if you're in the shade. Your only hope to survive long term is to have access to AC.

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Feel sticky this summer? That's because it's been record muggy East of the Rockies [View all] BumRushDaShow Aug 10 OP

Ohioan here. Diamond_Dog Aug 10 #1

This year...finally broke down and bought an air conditioner... MiHale Aug 10 #2

More muggy days than I would like in the semi-arid climes of Colorado this summer too. hlthe2b Aug 10 #3

SE Michigan DownriverDem Aug 10 #4

The most lethal aspect of climate change is the wet bulb temp NickB79 Aug 10 #5

AFTER a review by forum hosts LOCKING Omaha Steve Aug 10 #6