The Desert Sun

Wet Bulb Globe Temperature: What is it and how will it affect high school sports?

The one statistic that will have most people across the Coachella Valley talking in the early part of the high school sports season is 92.1. No, that's not a completion percentage or someone's yards ...
KSAT

Have you heard of the Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature? Here’s how it’s used for student athletics around San Antonio

The Wet Bulb Globe Temperature is a measure of heat stress from a combination of temperature, humidity, wind, and direct sunlight (Copyright 2024 by KSAT - All rights ...
salisburypost

Amy-Lynn Albertson: It’s hot outside: Understanding wet-bulb temperature

Wet-bulb temperature measures air temperature using a thermometer covered with a water-soaked cloth exposed to air. Considering the current weather and air pressure, this method helps calculate how ...
Houston Chronicle

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 ...
WSMV

The Wet Bulb Globe Temperature v. Heat Index

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Although the heat index is more widely used, the wet bulb globe temperature has many strengths. Have you ever heard of Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT)? It’s not a new term, ...
KTEN

Why wet bulb globe temperature is important

(KTEN ) — Wet bulb globe temperature indicates heat-related stress on the human body during outdoor activities in direct sunlight, like work and play. This temperature takes into account more than ...
WREX

The wet bulb globe temperature provides a good look at how heat, humidity, and sunlight factor together

There are a few ways to describe how hot the weather is, like looking at how high the air temperature is. That may not tell you how uncomfortable the heat is. A popular metric is the heat index, which ...
KHOU 11

Why do you need to worry about something called “wet-bulb” temperature?

HOUSTON — You may have heard about "wet-bulb" temperatures recently thanks to hot temperatures around the world. The science behind it can be a little complicated, but essentially the wet-bulb ...
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What Is “Wet Bulb Temperature”?

This year is on track to become Earth’s hottest on record, surpassing the previous record holder 2023. As the world grapples with its failure to act on climate change, temperatures are projected to ...
Ohsonline.com

Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) in Heat Safety

Step into an oppressive environment where the air hangs heavy like a suffocating shroud, each breath a labor, each movement a struggle against the relentless heat. This isn’t just discomfort; it’s a ...
koaa

How athletes stay hydrated in Paris

Earlier in my career, I was a Personal and Group Fitness coach - so I can say from professional experience: athlete hydration is complicated...sports nutrition and hydration in general is fairly ...