heat exhaustion

For the first time in World Cup history, FIFA is mandating all soccer players take hydration breaks to protect them from the threats of extreme heat. But the new rule has sparked criticism.

World Cup events in Kansas City have kicked off, which means thousands of soccer fans are outside in potentially sweltering heat and high humidity. Health officials have been prepared and want people to know best practices for the tournament ahead.

Kansas City comenzó la semana con temperaturas de hasta 90 grados y humedad excesiva. Casi todos los partidos en Arrowhead Stadium podrían disputarse bajo condiciones peligrosas. Con el torneo y el Fan Festival arrancando el jueves, ¿qué se está haciendo para proteger a atletas y aficionados?

Kansas City started the week with temperatures up to 90 degrees and excessive humidity. Almost all of the matches at Arrowhead Stadium are at risk of dangerous conditions. With the tournament and Fan Festival starting Thursday, what is being done to keep athletes and fans safe?

Despite a diminished federal presence, public health departments are preparing for common ailments that could afflict fans who gather for the event — and are keeping an eye on the Ebola outbreak, too.

Dangerously hot, humid weather is likely at many of the 2026 World Cup soccer venues — especially Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, which is not covered. NPR crunched the numbers to see which matches are most at risk.

Wet bulb globe temperature uses a combination of weather data that indicates how conditions will affect the human body. But there is no universal standard, leaving just what amount of heat is dangerous up to interpretation.

Family and friends of Delia Montes, a cross-country runner at Dodge City Community College who is hospitalized for heat exhaustion, gathered over several days this weekend to support her and her family with a fundraiser.

The KBI is investigating what happened to a cross-country runner at Dodge City Community College. Delia Montes is in critical condition in a Wichita hospital.

Ameren Missouri has disconnected more than 100,000 households that were behind on their bills in the past year. Advocates say Missouri laws need to change to better protect people in extreme heat.

Starting Friday, the National Weather Service predicts a streak of several days above 90 degrees in Kansas City, and heavy humidity that will bring the heat index up to 106 degrees. It will also stay unusually hot even after the sun goes down.

Kansas averages 25 dangerously hot days per year. That’s 10 more than it would in a world without climate change, according to the report.