HAZARDOUS HEAT

Vast swaths of the continental U.S. will experience prolonged and dangerous heatwaves by 2050, with the heat index in places above 100F (38C) for weeks on end. Almost two-thirds of Americans, mostly in southern and central states, will be at risk. The record heat experienced this year in several states will be normal. Today 46% of the population experiences at least three consecutive days of 100F-plus heat, on average, each year. By mid-century, that will have increased to 63%. Property owners can find out their risk factor using an interactive tool published with the First Street Foundation’s report. https://riskfactor.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw9NeXBhAMEiwAbaY4lk3AslINdEMtGB16_wnDfu07ixMMQlNQhbe5spmLXmqulsxZ1hrFoBoCIPgQAvD_BwE

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/aug/15/extreme-heat-risk-temperatures-2053-study