The photo shows a black flag, indicating curtailment of all outdoor exercise due to a wet globe bulb temperature of 90 or higher. It was 97 today, May 10th. More to come. Flags go from white or no flag (no limits) through green, yellow, red and black. Add 10 degrees if wearing body armor. At Fort Riley last summer, we were in body armor when it was over 100 with high humidity. And lived to tell about it.
The hot arid climate also causes dehydration. Coupled with the high mineral content of the well water, the 4 year old boy shown has kidney stones. We will try to get him to a hospital with the capability of treating him properly.
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