High Heat
Coverage of High Heat in the Nexus archive.
- Triple-digit heat, tropical storm to push Texas power grid to near record-high demand
The Texas power grid is expected to face near record-high demand due to triple-digit heat and a potential tropical storm. The agency managing the grid is preparing for these challenges.
- WEATHER ALERT: High heat & Wildfire smoke to impact the state.
Minnesota’s Weather Authority has issued alerts for extreme heat and wildfire smoke through Friday, with temperatures in the 90s and poor air quality posing health risks. High heat and smoke are expected to persist through the weekend, with Thursday being the most uncomfortable day. Advisories recommend limiting outdoor activity and staying hydrated.
- Europeans resist air conditioning, even amid rising deaths in high heat
Europe has the oldest population of any continent while also warming the fastest, leading to a dangerous and deadly situation. Europeans resist air conditioning despite rising deaths in high heat.
- Europeans resist air conditioning, even amid rising deaths in high heat
Europeans are resisting the use of air conditioning despite rising deaths caused by high heat. Europe's aging population and rapid warming are creating a dangerous situation.
- Strong to severe storms, fire danger and heat all on tap for Saturday
Southern Colorado is experiencing fire danger, gusty winds, strong to severe thunderstorms, and high heat on Saturday. The weather forecast highlights the most active conditions of the weekend, including wind gusts between 20 to 35 mph.
- Hiker, 18, Dies at Grand Canyon National Park Amid High Heat
An 18-year-old hiker died at Grand Canyon National Park amid high heat. The incident occurred on Bright Angel Trail on the South Rim in Grand Canyon Village, Arizona.