Experts sound the alarm about the hotter than the average weather that is its way due to the US warning that can lead to life-threatening health complications exposure to these temperatures.
The US is currently experiencing a ‘heat pipeline, which occurs when the atmosphere hot air in certain areas such as a lid catches on a pot.
It tears through the midwest and the northeast, with temperatures it is expected to be 100 degrees Fahrenheit – and at temperatures this high, deadly heat stroke can strike in less than 15 minutes
But the temperature is only part of the comparison – the UV index is also important.
The ultraviolet index is a measurement of the strength of sunscreen -producing UV radiation -it indicates how strong the UV rays of the sun are. The higher the index, the stronger the rays.
Zero to two indicates that there is minimal danger of the sun, but an index of only three to five is considered risky and people are advised to wear sun protection, such as sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen clothing.
With a six or seven there is a moderate risk of damage due to unprotected sun exposure. Eight to 10 indicates a high risk and people can experience burns in less than 10 minutes.
Everything that is 11 or higher is a very high risk and people with fair skin can experience dangerous burns in just five minutes. People are advised to stay inside or to completely avoid the sun.
And this summer millions of Americans will experience these dangerously high levels.
Experts warn the temperatures in the Midwest and the northeast can exceed more than 105 degrees Fahrenheit because of a ‘heat umbrella organization’ (stock image)
The above map shows the average UV index for June from 2006 to 2023, according to the latest EPA data
There is no final limit on the scale, because it is measured on the basis of what burns people can cause and can continue to rise as the temperatures rise and the sun’s rays become stronger.
According to the EPA, it is expected that every American will be exposed to high temperatures this summer. Even Alaska has issued its very first heat warning this week, although the UV levels are still low.
However, some are more at risk of life -threatening complications.
Based on average indices registered between 2006 and 2023, people in the southwest are expected to experience UV levels from 10 to 13 and then.
In June, West and East -Texas, together with a large part of New Mexico, Colorado and Hawaii, as well as East -Arariazona, will see indices from 12 to 13.
South California, Nevada and Utah and Westariazona, as well as parts of Wyoming, Kanas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia will see a UV index of 11 or 12.
All of Florida and almost everyone in Louisiana will also experience UV levels from 11 to 12.
As the summer progresses, UV indices will reach from 12 to 13 South florida and parts of California.
And higher levels – seven to nine – will start to crawl to the north, reaching Washington, Oregon, Montana, the Dakotas, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Maine.
In August the levels start to fall a bit – fall into slightly lower levels than June.
The above card shows the average UV index for July
The above card shows the average UV index for August
High UV exposure can lead to sunscreen, what can blister and scars. Blebation that breaks the skin can increase the risk of infection, because bacteria and other contaminants can enter the area.
UV exposure is also the main cause of skin cancer, which affects 5.4 million Americans every year.
And the risk of getting its deadliest shape, melanoma, after getting just five – or more – sunburn in your life.
Researchers believe that UV indices are increasing because the ozone layer, which absorbs most UV rays from the Suns, is exhausted by raised greenhouse gas committees.
This allows it less to protect against harmful UV rays.
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