Osaka weather forecast looks grim for IAAF World Champs
Posted August 22nd, 2007 at 7:24 PM by Jimmie R. Markham
Section: News & Results, Track & Field
Check out the Weather Channel’s outlook for August in Osaka. High temperatures for the 11th IAAF World Championships in Athletics will range from 90° to 96° with expected scattered thunderstorms for the duration of the competition. Not only that, but humidity is expected to be between 70% and 90% for the duration of the competition.
The weather is expected to be so severe that event organizers have issued an official advisory note for athletes detailing “practical recommendations regarding weather conditions.” The advisory explains that a panel showing the current heat stroke risk levels will be posted for the athletes to monitor. The heat stroke levels are as follows:
Color [Heat Index-Celcius] Risk
Black [28° and more] Extreme
Red [23-28°] High
Yellow [18-23°] Moderate
Green [Lower than 18°] Low
Color [Heat Index-Fahrenheit] Risk
Black [82° and more] Extreme
Red [73-82°] High
Yellow [64-73°]
Green [Lower than 64°] Low
The ideal conditions for marathon racing are 12°C or 54°F and 40% humidity. Even with 7:00am start times, the athletes will feel like they’re running in a sauna. Let’s hope they’re all preparing for such an eventuality.
Osaka Monthly Outlook: [The Weather Channel]
Osaka 10 Day Forecast: [The Weather Channel]
Advisory note: [IAAF]
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