July 6, 2010
2130:16z
UNISYS Water Vapor Satellite of North and West Hemisphere (click title to entry for 12 hour loop)
Earth is hot. When the sun traversed the face of the planet on the first day of Spring, the temperature of North America 'immediately' went up by double digits. The 'residual' coolness of Earth's troposphere is nonexistant. The tropics of the Gulf and Atlantic are again reacting to the end of Alex.
July 6, 2010
2215 gmt
USA Temperature Map
Formula to convert from Fahrenheit temperatures to Celsius
- Subtract 32 degrees to adjust for the offset in the Celsius scale.
- Multiply the Fahrenheit temperature by 5/9
How to convert Celsius temperatures to Fahrenheit
- Multiply the Celsius temperature by 9/5.
- Add 32o to adjust for the offset in the Fahrenheit scale.
Canada Weather Map - Canada uses the Celcius Scale for temperature
July 6, 2010
1810 EDT
Currently there are emergency measures across Canada to protect the citizens from the heat. Libraries and Civic Centers are opened to protect citizens from high heat.
Oddly some of the most susceptible to heat exhaustion and stroke don't appear to be a candidate. Young men tend to be very resilient until it is too late. They are active and are suddenly exposed to sweating that had caused dehydration and danger to their health. The danger of heat exhaustion and stroke is the high temperature that can cause brain damage even though people recover.
Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
Heat exhaustion: This condition often occurs when people exercise (work or play) in a hot, humid place and body fluids are lost through sweating, causing the body to overheat. The person's temperature may be elevated, but not above 104 F.
Heat stroke: Heat stroke, also referred to as heatstroke is a life-threatening medical condition. The person's cooling system, which is controlled by the brain, stops working and the internal body temperature rises to the point where brain damage or damage to other internal organs may result (temperature may reach 105 F or greater).
Signs & Symptoms
For a Heat Stroke
These signs and symptoms can occur suddenly with little warning:
Very high temperature (104ºF or higher). Hot, dry, red skin. No sweating. Deep breathing and fast pulse. Then shallow breathing and weak pulse. Confusion. Hallucinations. Convulsions. Loss of consciousness.
For Heat Exhaustion
Normal, low, or only slightly elevated body temperature. Cool, clammy, pale skin. Sweating. Dry mouth. Thirst. Fatigue. Weakness. Feeling dizzy. Headache. Nausea. Vomiting can occur. Muscle cramps. Weak or rapid pulse.
Treatment
A heat stroke is a medical emergency. Call 911 !
Heat exhaustion may respond to self-care measures. If not, medical care is needed.
Click this link to familiarize with signs and symptoms and what to do BEFORE it happens.
http://www.healthy.net/scr/article.aspx?Id=1291
Drink plenty of water this summer !
Thank you.
