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WBGT Safeguards Student Athletes | Charlotte News
With scorching heat waves hitting hard, schools are turning to the Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) to keep student-athletes safe—measuring air temp, sun, wind, and humidity to determine if practices must be shortened, moved indoors, or canceled. When WBGT hits 90°F, outdoor practices are off-limits in North Carolina; younger athletes, who can’t always recognize danger signs, are especially at risk. Coaches are adapting by delaying seasons, shifting practices to cooler evening hours, and monitoring conditions right before kickoff—because protecting young athletes means making tough calls…
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