Extreme Heat

It’s a question that follows any natural disaster, especially monster hurricanes like Ian: Was this caused by climate change?

The analysis uses data gathered from utility companies around the country and defines a major power outage as one impacting more than 50,000 customers.

High humidity limits the ability for sweat to evaporate off our skin and cool. This, in addition to warming night temperatures, makes it difficult for the body to get any respite from heat.

A recent analysis shows that equivalent temperatures, a metric of humid heat, has been increasing since the 1950s.

Heat waves can take a toll on our health, and some people are especially vulnerable. But you can do a lot to look out for those who are at higher risk of heat-related illness.

For the last 30 years, heat has been the biggest weather-related cause of death in the nation. Now, there's a tool to help the public and decision-makers try and prevent that loss of life.

The analysis from Climate Central finds that the average rise in nighttime temperatures of the 11 cities in Florida featured in the analysis is 2.9 degrees.

Extreme heat is the deadliest form of hazardous weather and Jacksonville will soon have data showing how the city is being affected by rising temperatures and which neighborhoods need the most help.

Many cities throughout the country, including Tampa, set new daily heat records over the weekend.

The city of Jacksonville and the University of North Florida are partnering on a heat mapping study that officials hope will reveal which parts of town are most threatened by extreme heat, which scientists say is being exacerbated by climate change.

A bill introduced by Republican Sen. Ana Maria Rodríguez requires employers to put in place heat-exposure safety programs that offer preventive measures for workers against heat.

A London-based company states that Pinellas Park leads 20 Florida cities as the most humid cities in the U.S. A National Weather Service meteorologist says this might not be true.