Nearly two-thirds of the U.S. population — close to 200 million people — are under extreme heat warnings, watches, or advisories as a dome of high-pressure traps sweltering air across […]
Tag: weather
Posted inClimate Justice
Why 90°F With Humidity Could Soon Be a Death Sentence
Scientists have discovered that Black Americans are more vulnerable to extreme heat and humidity, with wet-bulb temperatures of 31 degrees Celsius or higher posing a significant threat to public health, particularly in major American cities with large Black populations.
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City of Dallas and Dallas ISD to Open Resource Center for Residents Impacted by Recent Storms
Dallas – The City of Dallas, in partnership with Dallas Independent School District, will sponsor a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) this weekend at Truett Elementary located 1810 Inadale Avenue in […]
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City of Dallas Plans Response to Inclement Weather
The City of Dallas staff will offer an update to the City’s response to temporary inclement weather shelter activity and the current inclement weather this Monday at 11 am. The […]
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Extreme heat days are on the rise across the US: Where Dallas, Texas stands
By Stacker As summer approaches and people prepare for outdoor sports, vacations, and other activities, hotter temperatures are settling in. While the season is typically welcomed for its sunshine and […]
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SPCA of Texas Closed Thursday February 2, 2023
Animal care staff members will be on site to tend to all animals under SPCA of Texas supervision.Significant impacts to roads and bridges will continue across all of North and […]
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Parkland Health announces closures in advance of winter weather
DALLAS – Parkland Health is taking proactive action to ensure the highest level of safety andminimize risk to patients, staff, and visitors by announcing all Parkland clinics will be closed.on […]