What is the record for most consecutive 100 degree days in Texas?

Greatest Consecutive

Rank	# of Days	Dates
1	42	Jun 23 – Aug 3, 1980
2	40	Jul 2 – Aug 10, 2011
3	29	Jul 6 – Aug 3, 1998
4	25	Aug 2-26, 1952

How long did the heat wave of 1980 last?

Those people – that is, people who remember Dallas during the summer of 1980 – can tell you about hot. It was 30 years ago this week that a 42-day string of 100 degree days – the longest heat wave by far in the region’s history – was broken.

How many people died in the 1980 heat wave?

The 1980 United States heat wave was a period of intense heat and drought that wreaked havoc on much of the Midwestern United States and Southern Plains throughout the summer of 1980. It is among the most devastating natural disasters in terms of deaths and destruction in U.S. history, claiming at least 1,700 lives.

What was the hottest day in 1980?

July 17th

What is the deadliest heat wave?

The 1936 North American heat wave was one of the most severe heat waves in the modern history of North America. It took place in the middle of the Great Depression and Dust Bowl of the 1930s and caused catastrophic human suffering and an enormous economic toll.

How can I live in extreme heat?

The following steps can help you keep cool during a heat wave even if you have an air-conditioned home.

Use box fans and ceiling fans to promote air circulation throughout your home.
Take advantage of the cooling power of water.
Head downstairs.
Eliminate extra sources of heat.

What does 10 degrees feel like?

Well, negative ten degrees equals 14 degrees Fahrenheit, which is freezing cold. Below 20 is cool, below 10 degrees is cold, and below zero degrees means that it will be icy outside as the water will freeze and it will feel very cold outside.

What’s the highest fever for adults?

Adults. Call your doctor if your temperature is 103 F (39.4 C) or higher. Seek immediate medical attention if any of these signs or symptoms accompanies a fever: Severe headache.