Month: June 2021

Eiffel Tower closes early as Europe swelters under heat wave

Megan ForresterLeave a Comment on Eiffel Tower closes early as Europe swelters under heat wave

As a heat wave scorches most of Europe, the Eiffel Tower announced it will be closing early on Tuesday with France expected to hit triple-digit temperatures. With temperatures in Paris expected to reach 38.3 degrees Celsius — approximately 101 degrees Fahrenheit — on Tuesday, the Eiffel Tower will “exceptionally close at 4:00 p.m.,” according to […]

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Heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion: Safety tips in a heat wave

Emily ShapiroLeave a Comment on Heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion: Safety tips in a heat wave

A life-threatening heat wave is heading to the East Coast, with record-shattering temperatures in the forecast. From Sunday to Tuesday in New York City, the heat index — what the temperature feels like with humidity — is expected to skyrocket to 98 degrees, 105 degrees and 105 degrees. In Washington, D.C, the heat index is […]

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Life-threatening heat wave in the Midwest and Northeast to kick off official start of summer

Kenton GeweckeLeave a Comment on Life-threatening heat wave in the Midwest and Northeast to kick off official start of summer

Heat is the No. 1 weather-related killer — and it’s heading to the most densely populated part of America for a prolonged period. A heat wave forecast to envelop the Midwest and the Northeast with triple-digit weather is expected to arrive on the heels of the first official day of summer. But before the sizzle, […]

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