The flight, from Las Vegas to Atlanta, was stalled at Harry Reid International Airport, leaving passengers sweltering in triple-digit temperatures, the department said.
Tag: Heat and Heat Waves
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NOAA Confirms June Was Earth’s Hottest on Record
In its monthly call, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association analyzed how June’s temperatures stacked up and said it expects August to continue the trend.
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How Extreme Heat Affects Workers and the Economy
“It drains your brain. It slows your cognitive function. You’re overwhelmed.”
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In a Heat Wave, the A.C. Repairman Is the Most Popular Guy in Town
While trying to cool brutally hot Phoenix, Roberto Guerrero and his sons endure sweltering attics, blazing rooftops and nonstop calls for help.
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Europe Embraces the Siesta to Deal With the Intense Heat Wave
The siesta, a sacred afternoon break in Spain, was once mocked as lazy. But now, countries like Germany, which were among the siesta haters, are taking another look.