One of the more noticeable impacts is the effect on our infrastructure. Roadways are particularly vulnerable to buckling in high temperatures.. The region was experiencing a very dry, sunny period with daily high temperatures near or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Even concrete roads can be compromised.that found concrete is vulnerable to extreme heat and literally explodes. As the water in the concrete heats, it vaporizes and becomes trapped.
heat wave a few years ago the city experienced concrete blowouts on the roads and had the Missouri Department of Transportation warning motorists to watch out for “blowups on roadways.”Airports and airplanes also suffer in extreme temperatures, and it’s not uncommon for aircraft to be grounded at Phoenix Airport.
flights out of Phoenix as the temperatures reached 120 degrees Fahrenheit. This becomes a nuisance for leisure travelers and can put additional strain on our supply chains.The upstream and downstream oil and gas sectors are yet another industry impacted by extreme heat.
With the continued growth of extreme weather events, businesses and municipalities are forced to start looking at additional policies and technologies to protect people and assets during the year's hottest days. We are not even in the hottest days of summer, so the challenges with extreme temperatures are forecasted to continue.