Heat Wave Warning: Hot Asphalt Can Burn Your Skin
The western U.S. is dealing with a major heat wave right now, and doctors are warning people about risks they might not be aware of.
Take hot asphalt, for example – Asphalt can get as hot as 180 degrees Fahrenheit in direct sunlight – enough to cause a third-degree burn.
Sidewalks and metal objects like door handles or seat belt buckles can also get hot enough to cause damage.
Even those of you cooling off in the pool should be careful of the hot concrete surrounding it – be sure to wear flip-flops.
Doctors working in Arizona and Nevada burn centers are warning of injuries from hot asphalt as the first extreme heat wave of the year extends across the West.
Temperatures are expected to go above 115 degrees this week in Las Vegas and Phoenix.https://t.co/JUK5pwUpM5
— NPR (@NPR) June 15, 2021
