It's not your imagination, humidity really is killing you
Hot and humid weather prevents your body from cooling itself down.
By Nicole Wetsman August 29, 2018
To stay safe in hot weather, it’s key to drink plenty of water, and not just when you feel thirsty.
Seventeen states in the eastern U. S. are currently under heat advisories, with temperatures hitting the mid-90s in places like Philadelphia, Hartford, and Nashville. The accompanying humidity will make it feel like it’s in the 100s for millions of people—hot enough to be a health concern.
“People sometimes don’t realize that they need to take some extra precautions,†says Suzanne Beavers, medical officer in the Asthma & Community Health Branch at the Centers for Disease Control. “That they need to take it easy, not do so many activities outside, and drink plenty of water.â€
https://www.popsci.com/hot-humid-weather-dangerous-health
