As Atlanta prepares for the World Cup, experts warn visitors from cooler climates not to underestimate the heat.
ATLANTA — More than 500,000 visitors are expected in Atlanta for the FIFA World Cup in June and July, and an Emory University researcher has a warning for those traveling from cooler climates: do not underestimate the heat.
Roxana Chicas, PhD, who specializes in occupational heat exposure at Emory University’s School of Nursing, told 11Alive streaming that Atlanta’s summer humidity can catch visitors off guard.
“They may not realize how humid it is in Atlanta, and they
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