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Los Angeles heat wave tests limits of shade and fans

Original: With temperatures rising to the 90s in Los Angeles, avoiding the heat wasn't exactly an option while I was at a relative

During a stretch of 90-degree heat in Los Angeles, a person attended an outdoor family party in August and tried to stay cool under a patio umbrella with a powerful fan nearby. Half an hour later the protection proved insufficient, a reminder that in extreme heat, shade and airflow alone may not prevent overheating or sun exposure.

Why now: Ongoing hot weather in Los Angeles is prompting people to share how they cope with the extreme heat.

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• With temperatures rising to the 90s in Los Angeles, avoiding the heat wasn't exactly an option while I was at a relative's outdoor party in August. So I sat beneath a patio umbrella with a powerful fan nearby, figuring I was protected from the sun and heat. Half an hour later,… · verge@www.urbanmind.net · 5

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