Canada weather: Dozens dead as heatwave shatters records

Re:Canada weather: Dozens dead as heatwave shatters records by lettergram on Wednesday June 30, 2021 @09:17AM (#27688121)

Another tip I’ve seen, if you have heat over 100 you’re not supposed to use a fan. The moving air removes the cooler air slightly above the skin and replaces it with warmer air. Under 100 it’s good to use a fan.

Running water (such as a stream) is going to likely be better as you rarely have 100 degree water, but I’m assuming the same applies.

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Re:Canada weather: Dozens dead as heatwave shatters records by hetspookjee on Wednesday June 30, 2021 @10:01AM (#27688640)

My reasoning is that the cooling actually comes from adiabatic cooling, so using a fan to speed up the evaporation will improve the cooling effect. Mileage may vary though considering the humidity and temperatures.

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Re:Canada weather: Dozens dead as heatwave shatters records by devenson on Wednesday June 30, 2021 @10:23AM (#27688906)

I think you mean evaporative, not adiabatic.

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