The City of Columbia says several of its parks will operate misting stations when the heat index reaches 90 degrees.
A new USC research project is searching to find the hottest places in the city by using the help of citizen scientists.
Emergency officials say if you’re out in the heat, you need to drink between two and four glasses of water an hour to stay hydrated.
According to the latest climate report, the summer of 2021 tied the Dust Bowl in summer of 1936 for hottest on record.
July was the hottest month ever recorded around the world, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
In downtown Columbia, a high concentration of buildings in urban areas can make it warmer than surrounding areas, but there are times of the day it’s better to be outdoors than others. No matter where you are from, keeping yourself cool is important.
The City of Columbia wants to help keep you cool this summer. The city has opened misting stations at parks throughout Columbia.
