92 F + 85% Humidity, Tropical Climate
Audience: Athletes, coaches, school sports administrators
Air Temp
92°F
33°C
Humidity
85%
Heat Index
121°F
49°C
Risk band
Extreme Danger
What this means
Common in the US Gulf Coast (Houston, New Orleans, Miami) on July afternoons. Wet-bulb temperature approaches the 86 F threshold where outdoor activity becomes dangerous for healthy adults.
What to do
Outdoor sports practice should be moved indoors or canceled. School sports leagues in Texas and Florida pause practice when wet-bulb hits 88 F.
Source
NWS Wet-Bulb Globe TemperatureOther Extreme Danger scenarios
Not medical advice. The NWS Steadman heat index is a general guideline; individual heat tolerance varies with acclimatization, medications, and pre-existing conditions. Consult a medical professional for individual risk assessment.