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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Millions under threat of extreme heat. Do you live in the 'danger' zone? See heat map
While Texas bakes under sweltering conditions, it's far from alone. Millions are under threat of extreme heat this week, as experts warn that temperatures will reach triple digits almost daily for the next few weeks. Extreme heat warnings, advisories and watches are in effect across several states Wednesday, July 23, as a powerful heat dome tightens its grip over the Mississippi Valley. The National Weather Service says the dome will slowly expand eastward through the week, pushing dangerous temperatures and stifling humidity into new regions. In many areas along and east of the Mississippi River, heat index values could soar to between 110 and 115 degrees — the kind of oppressive heat that can quickly turn dangerous without proper precautions. By Thursday, July 24, the dome's reach is expected to stretch into the Great Lakes and Northeast, bringing the intense summer scorch with it. "While this is not really a record-breaking air mass in terms of high temperatures, some towns and cities will struggle to drop below 80 degrees at night due to the high humidity levels and retention of heat by vast areas of concrete and pavement," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson said Wednesday. "For those that only have a fan or open window to keep cool, sleeping will be difficult for some, with a high risk of dehydration." And in Texas, summer doesn't just hit harder — it sticks around longer. The first 90-degree days are arriving earlier, and stretches of triple-digit heat are lasting longer than ever, a USA TODAY analysis found. National heat index map: How hot is it in your city? The map below identifies areas where the heat index is forecasted to reach NWS-defined levels from "Caution" (80 degrees Fahrenheit) to "Extreme Danger" (above 125 degrees). The heat index measures how hot it actually feels when factoring for humidity. Prolonged exposure to a heat index above 80 degrees can lead to fatigue, as previously reported by USA TODAY. As it gets hotter, the risk continues to increase − potentially resulting in heat stroke or even death. Older adults, children, and outdoor workers are generally at higher risk of heat-related incidents. Search the heat index in your area Is your city getting hotter? It's possible! You can check the heat index forecast here to find out! What's the difference between temperature and heat index? The temperature is the actual air reading — what a thermometer records in the shade. The heat index, on the other hand, represents what it feels like to the human body when both temperature and humidity are factored in, according to the National Weather Service. When humidity is high, sweat doesn't evaporate as easily, making it harder for your body to cool down. That's why the heat index is often higher than the air temperature, and why it's used to gauge the risk of heat-related illness. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Extreme heat scorches US. Are you in the 'danger' zone? See map Solve the daily Crossword
CTV News
14 hours ago
- Climate
- CTV News
‘There was some growing concern': Extreme heat events potentially impacting Lake Erie conditions
Extreme heat waves are impacting the Great Lakes and may have negative impacts on the health of the ecosystem. CTV London's Gerry Dewan reports. Local researchers are keeping an eye on Lake Erie temperatures, with warmer conditions creating potential risks. It was a surge in the lake's average surface temperature that caught Mike McKay's attention, with those temperatures reaching around 27 degrees Celsius, 'Last week there was some growing concern, as the temperatures were starting to reach what had been, in recent years, the highest temperature for mid-July. That was (established) 2020.' McKay is the director of the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research at the University of Windsor. He told CTV News that extreme heat warnings issued by regional health units in late June and early July were also impacting the lake. Overnight temperatures in the 20s offered little relief and contributed to a rare phenomenon known as hypoxia. According to McKay, 'Hypoxia is when usually deeper waters in the lake lose their oxygen.' PORT STANLEY BEACH A boat passes near the beach at Port Stanley on July 23, 2025. (Gerry Dewan/CTV News London) That can have three impacts; the first is discoloured water in the drinking water supply, not dangerous but also not pleasant. It can also contribute to the blue-green algae, with farm fertilizer stored in sentiment on the lakebed getting stirred up and feeding the algae. McKay said the third issue is the detrimental impact on small creatures that are an important part of the food chain. 'Which really is what drives the impressive fishery we have in Lake Erie. Lake Erie has roughly 2 per cent of the water in the Great Lakes, but about 50 per cent of the fish,' explained McKay. 'So, the commercial fishery on the Canadian side, the massive recreational fishery on the U.S. side.' The average surface temperature has slipped to 24 degrees this week, but with another surge in high temperatures expected, McKay said he and other researchers will be closely watching the impacts on Lake Erie.
Daily Mail
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Cleveland Browns' unveiling of new helmet on Lake Erie goes horribly wrong
For the first time in the history of the Cleveland Browns, the team will don a brown helmet for football games this season. To mark the occasion, the team celebrated by floating a raft out on Lake Erie - where things went horribly wrong for someone on the water. Officially known as the 'Alpha Dawg' uniform, the Browns will wear a dark brown jersey, pants, socks, and helmet this season. Despite being named the 'Browns' after former owner and coach Paul Brown, Cleveland's football team has traditionally worn orange helmets. The team decided to celebrate by putting a giant inflatable helmet on a float sent out into the Great Lakes with people on it to photograph the object - and to pull back a cover unveiling it for the public. Unfortunately for one person taking photos, they forgot they were out on the water. TV cameras from local news station WKYC captured the moment that someone photographing the scene walked to the edge of the float, lost their footing, and fell straight into the water. It's unclear what happened to the person who fell into the water. has reached out to the Browns for comment on this matter. The team rolled out the new uniform with much excitement and teased the launch days prior. ''Alpha Dawg' embodies what we set out to be as the Cleveland Browns, the leaders of the pack. We're excited about this new alternate helmet and the ode it pays to the rich history of the color brown as part of our organization, switching it up from our iconic orange helmets,' said JW Johnson, Cleveland Browns Executive Vice President and Partner. 'We look forward to the team wearing the all-brown helmet and uniform combination for the first time on September 21 at Huntington Bank Field and leaning into the 'Alpha Dawg' mentality throughout the 2025 season.' The Browns will make their season debut at home against the in-state rival Cincinnati Bengals on September 7. The uniforms will be worn for the first time on September 21 against the Green Bay Packers.
Channel Post MEA
2 days ago
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Vertiv Acquires Custom Rack Solutions Manufacturer Great Lakes For $200m
Vertiv has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Great Lakes Data Racks & Cabinets family of companies (collectively 'Great Lakes') for $200 million. Great Lakes is recognized for designing and manufacturing innovative, highly customized data rack enclosures and other integrated infrastructure offerings that form the foundation of today's data centers. The acquisition is expected to enhance Vertiv's capacity to deliver pre-engineered, future AI-ready rack solutions optimized for enterprise, edge, colocation and hyperscale AI computing markets. Established in 1985 and headquartered in Edinboro, PA, U.S., Great Lakes operates manufacturing and assembly facilities in the U.S. and Europe. Its portfolio includes standard and custom racks, integrated cabinets, seismic cabinets, and enhanced cable management access options for both retrofit and greenfield applications. This addition strengthens Vertiv's end-to-end critical digital infrastructure offerings, enhancing Vertiv's ability to provide the industry's most complete set of products and services for critical digital infrastructure needs. Great Lakes is a leading rack manufacturer with an extensive portfolio of high-end rack solutions and innovation capabilities that are essential in an increasingly demanding high-density AI infrastructure environment,' said Gio Albertazzi, CEO at Vertiv. 'With the acquisition of Great Lakes, Vertiv strengthens its position as a premier technology solutions provider in the critical white space market. Our combined capabilities enable us to deliver comprehensive, engineered infrastructure solutions that go beyond basic integration, addressing the complex challenges of next-generation AI technology.' The integration of Great Lakes' expertise with Vertiv's existing portfolio is expected to deliver significant customer benefits through consolidated infrastructure sourcing, faster deployment through pre-engineered solutions, enhanced operational efficiency with factory integration of Vertiv™ power and cooling solutions, improved scalability for AI and edge computing applications, and comprehensive support through Vertiv's global service network. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, and is expected to close in the third quarter 2025.
Techday NZ
2 days ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
Vertiv acquires Great Lakes Data Racks for USD $200 million
Vertiv has entered into an agreement to acquire the Great Lakes Data Racks & Cabinets family of companies for USD $200 million. The deal aims to broaden Vertiv's capabilities in providing high-density integrated infrastructure solutions, particularly for data centre environments increasingly driven by artificial intelligence requirements. Strategic expansion The agreed purchase price equates to roughly 11.5 times the anticipated 2026 EBITDA after including cost synergies and cross-selling opportunities, according to the companies involved. Vertiv expects that integrating Great Lakes will improve its offering of pre-engineered, AI-ready rack solutions targeted at enterprise, edge, colocation, and hyperscale AI markets. Great Lakes, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, maintains manufacturing and assembly operations in both the United States and Europe. Its product portfolio encompasses both standard and customised racks, integrated cabinets, seismic cabinets, and advanced cable management access features suitable for retrofit or new build applications. The company has developed a reputation for focusing on highly tailored data rack enclosures and infrastructure products for data centres. According to Vertiv, the acquisition positions it to strengthen its ability to deliver an expanded set of products and services for digital infrastructure customers. Bringing Great Lakes into the Vertiv portfolio is also expected to enhance Vertiv's status in the critical white space market, which centres around supporting key information technology operations within data centres. "Great Lakes is a leading rack manufacturer with an extensive portfolio of high-end rack solutions and innovation capabilities that are essential in an increasingly demanding high-density AI infrastructure environment," said Gio Albertazzi, CEO at Vertiv. "With the acquisition of Great Lakes, Vertiv strengthens its position as a premier technology solutions provider in the critical white space market. Our combined capabilities enable us to deliver comprehensive, engineered infrastructure solutions that go beyond basic integration, addressing the complex challenges of next-generation AI technology." Customer and operational impact Vertiv has indicated that customers could see a number of advantages from the merger, including the ability to source infrastructure from a single provider, more rapid deployment via pre-engineered products, operational efficiencies by integrating Vertiv's proprietary power and cooling systems at the factory, and improved scaling for AI and edge computing use cases. The expanded service network is also intended to provide comprehensive support to customers globally. Great Lakes' structure will complement Vertiv's existing range, providing added options for both retrofitting current facilities and enabling new data centre builds. With the continued increase in demand for data management driven by digital transformation and AI, companies operating in the data centre sector are seeking to bolster the reliability and scalability of their infrastructure. Deal structure and approvals The transaction between Vertiv and Great Lakes is expected to finalise during the third quarter of 2025. The closing is subject to customary conditions, including the necessary regulatory approvals under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976. The companies did not disclose any anticipated changes to workforce or management structure as a result of the acquisition, noting that integration planning would proceed following completion of regulatory review and transaction closing. Industry context With the acquisition, Vertiv is moving to close gaps in its digital infrastructure portfolio, especially as enterprise and technology service providers adapt to the growing demands of AI-driven computing. By combining Great Lakes' specialised rack and cabinet technologies with Vertiv's existing power and cooling capabilities, the combined entity anticipates providing tailored infrastructure solutions to meet emerging requirements across a diverse set of data centre environments.
