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heat-related mortality

Coverage of heat-related mortality in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 18 · 09:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 29 · 22:49 UTC
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  • HEALTHJul 29 · 22:49 UTCWSMV4 NASHVILLE
    Tennessee ranks 14th in nation on heat risk index

    Tennessee ranks 14th in the U.S. on the Heat Risk Index with a score of 34.2 out of 100, experiencing 51 annual days above 90°F and 22 heat-related deaths per year on average. The state's heat-related death rate of 1.56 per 100,000 residents exceeds the national median and is higher than in warmer states like Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina, with factors like humidity, access to cooling, and health conditions contributing to risks.

  • HEALTHJun 18 · 09:00 UTCTHE CITY NYC
    Heat Killed 21 New Yorkers Last Year. It’s the Highest Tally in a Decade.

    In 2025, 21 New Yorkers died directly from heat, the highest number in a decade, with most deaths occurring on days with temperatures between 82 and 94 degrees. Vulnerable groups included those aged 60 or older, Black or Latino residents, and individuals in poverty, while 490 annual deaths are linked to heat exacerbating conditions like heart disease.