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Oklahoma Schools Use Military Tech to Beat Heat | Tulsa News
Oklahoma high schools are deploying military-grade heat tech to keep student athletes and bands safe—using WBGT readers that track heat, humidity, sun, and wind for a real-time safety snapshot. Mandated by the OSSAA since February, this 1950s-military invention measures how well bodies can cool down, not just air temp. Practices, far hotter than games due to full-team exertion and density, face stricter rules. Some districts now auto-alert coaches with practice limits and gear warnings. Game-day officials still hold power to pause play if conditions spike. Next time you’re at a game or…
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