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Meanwhile, DeSantis removed outdoor worker protections in a state that has had wet bulb temperatures above 35°C (95°F).
Similar in Texas, though the whole state isn't near as humid as Florida.
High humidity is what creates a higher wet bulb temperature. A 95°F wet bulb temperature is achieved when it’s 95°F outside with 100% humidity. The lower the humidity, the higher the temperature needs to be to hit the 95°F wet bulb temperature.
Wet bulb temperature matters most to animals with sweat glands, like humans. In higher humidity, it’s more difficult for our bodies to cool through sweat evaporation.