Torrential Downpours of Storm Floris Cause Challenges for Residents in Scotland and Ireland
In Spain, temperatures are soaring, reaching over 40 degrees, marking the country's second heat wave of the summer. Meanwhile, astronomers are eagerly anticipating the Perseids meteor shower, expected to have a particularly high number of shooting stars on the night of August 12th/13th.
To capture the Perseids meteor shower with a camera or smartphone, here are some tips:
- Find a dark location away from city lights.
- Set your camera or smartphone to manual mode for better control over settings.
- Use a tripod to keep the camera steady.
- Set a long exposure time to capture the trails of the meteors.
- Experiment with different ISO settings for the best balance between image brightness and noise.
When facing adverse heat conditions, it's crucial to wear protective work clothing that prioritizes heat mitigation, moisture-wicking, breathability, and sun protection. Such clothing often incorporates advanced cooling technologies and UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) ratings.
Key features to consider include:
- Lightweight, breathable fabrics with ventilation to allow air circulation and reduce internal heat buildup.
- Moisture-wicking materials that draw sweat away from the body and facilitate cooling.
- Cooling technologies such as Columbia’s Omni-Freeze Zero, which reacts with sweat to lower fabric temperature and help the wearer feel cooler.
- UPF-rated clothing to protect skin from UV radiation during prolonged sun exposure.
- High-visibility and flame-retardant properties if working in hazardous or hot flame-prone environments, balancing safety with temperature regulation.
Examples of suitable workwear items include cooling technical T-shirts made from moisture-wicking synthetic fabrics and treated cotton blends with UV protection, lightweight, ventilated shirts and pants designed for hot conditions with strategic ventilation points, and flame-retardant workwear with breathable fabrics for workers exposed to fire hazards while needing heat protection.
It's important to note that thermal or insulated workwear (like fleece-lined softshell pants for cold weather) is not suitable for adverse heat conditions and should be avoided in such environments.
In conclusion, selecting lightweight, breathable, moisture-wicking, and UV-protective work clothing, potentially enhanced by cooling technologies, offers the best protection and comfort for adverse heat conditions. Regardless of the weather, protective work clothing must be worn to ensure safety and comfort in the workplace.
Weather-forecasting indicates that this year's Perseids meteor shower could be a spectacle, promising a high number of shooting stars on the night of August 12th/13th. Meanwhile, knowing the weather conditions in Spain, it's essential to wear protective work clothing that focuses on heat mitigation, moisture-wicking, breathability, and sun protection during adverse heat conditions.
