Kestrel Heat Index Reference Guide Celsius

Note: Geat index guidelines make the following assumptions: Heat Index Chart
»» The person is 5’7”, 147 lbs
Use the chart below to assess the potential severity of heat stress. The chart should be used as a guideline only–
»» Clothing: long trousers and short-sleeved shirt individual reactions to the heat will vary among your athletes!
»» Internal body temperature: 37°C 1. Across the top of the chart, locate the ENVIRONMENTAL TEMPERATURE, i.e. the air temperature.
2. Down the left side of the chart, locate the RELATIVE HUMIDITY.
3. Follow across and down to find the APPARENT TEMPERATURE (HEAT INDEX). The apparent temperature is the
OSHA Heat Index Guidelines combined index of heat and humidity. It is an index of the body’s sensation of heat caused by the temperature
and humidity (the reverse of the “wind chill factor”).
HEAT INDEX RISK LEVEL PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Less than 32.8°C Lower(Caution) Basic heat safety and planning HEAT INDEX

32.8 to 39.4°C Moderate Drink ~4 cups of water/hour ENVIRONMENTAL TEMPERATURE (°C)

Take breaks as needed 21.1° 23.9° 26.7° 29.4° 32.2° 35° 37.8° 40.6° 43.3° 46.1° 48.9°
39.4 to 46.1°C High Drink water every 15-20 minutes Relative Humidity Apparent Temperature *
Take frequent breaks
Schedule heavy work tasks when the heat index 0% 17.8° 20.5° 22.8° 25.6° 28.3° 30.6° 32.8° 35° 37.2° 39.4° 41.7°
is lower 10% 18.3° 21.1° 23.9° 26.7° 29.4° 32.2° 35° 37.8° 40.6° 43.9° 46.7°
Greater than 46.1°C Very hight to extreme Drink water frequently 20% 18.9° 22.2° 25° 27.8° 30.6° 33.9° 37.2° 40.6° 44.4° 48.9° 66°
Reschedule non-essential heavy work if possible
Alert workers to heat index for the day and 30% 19.4° 22.8° 25.6° 28.9° 32.2° 35.6° 40° 45° 50.6° 67° 67°
identify precations in place including who to call 40% 20° 23.3° 26.1° 30° 33.9° 38.7° 43.3° 50.6° 68° 68°
for medical help
50% 20.6° 23.9° 27.2° 31.1° 35.6° 41.7° 48.9° 69° 69°
This guidance is available online at www.osha.gov/SLTC/heatillness/heat_index 60% 21.1° 24.4° 27.8° 32.2° 37.8° 45.6° 70° 70°
70% 21.1° 25° 29.4° 33.9° 41.1° 51.1° 70°
80% 21.7° 25.6° 30° 36.1° 45° 71°
90% 21.7° 26.1° 31.1° 38.9° 50° 71°
100% 22.2° 26.7° 32.8° 42.2° 72°
!! WARNING!! * Combined index of heat and humidity...what it “feels like” to the body. Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

These Heat Index Reference Guidelines are

summarized from well-regarded published
papers, policies and position statements
relating to preventing heat injury. These
Recommended Modifications to Athletic Participation Based on the Heat Index
guidelines are provided for reference only and
APPARENT TEMPERATURE HEAT STRESS RISK WITH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND/OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE
do not constitute medical advice.
32.2°-40° Heat cramps or heat exhaustion possible
These Guidelines and your Kestrel Heat Modify practice; take water breaks every 15 to 20 minutes.
Stress product must be employed with care
40.6°-51.1° Heat cramps or heat exhaustion likely. Heatstroke possible
and good judgment. Please remember that
Modify practice. NO HELMET OR SHOULDER PADS, t-shirt and shorts only;
certain individuals are more susceptible
frequent (every 15 minutes) water and rest breaks.
to exertional heat stress and the Kestrel
products are environmental meters, not a 51.7°+ Heat stroke highly likely
medical device. For more information on heat Recommend NO PRACTICE!
stress injury prevention, visit heatstress.com Note: This Heat Index chart is designed to provide general guidelines for assessing the potential severity of heat stress . Individual
reactions to heat will vary. It should be remembered that heat illness can occur at lower temperatures than indicated on the chart.
When in doubt, be conservative, reduce work In addition, studies indicate that susceptibility to heat disorders tends to increase with age.
time, and increase rest and hydration.
Contact your local weather line, the National Wether Service, or weather.com for current temperature and humidity.
 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Weather Service Heat Index
TEMPERATURE (°C)

26.7 27.8 28.9 30 31.1 32.2 33.3 34.4 35.6 36.7 37.8 38.9 40 41.1 42.2 43.3
40 26.7 27.2 28.3 29.4 31.1 32.8 34.4 36.1 38.3 40.6 42.8 45.6 48.3 51.1 54.4 57.8
45 26.7 27.8 28.9 30.6 31.7 33.9 35.6 37.8 40 42.8 45.6 48.3 51.1 54.4 58.3
50 27.2 28.3 29.4 31.1 32.8 35 37.2 39.4 42.2 45 47.8 51.1 55 58.3
RELATIVE HUMIDITY (%)

55 27.2 28.9 30 31.7 33.9 36.1 38.3 41.1 44.4 47.2 51.1 54.4 58.3
60 27.8 28.9 31.1 32.8 35 37.8 40.6 43.3 46.7 50.6 53.9 58.3
65 27.8 29.4 31.7 33.9 36.7 39.4 42.2 45.6 49.4 53.3 57.8
70 28.3 30 32.2 35 37.8 40.6 44.2 48.3 52.2 56.7
75 28.9 30 33.3 36.1 39.4 42.8 46.7 51.1 55.6
80 28.9 31.7 34.4 37.8 41.1 45 49.4 53.9 CAUTION
85 29.4 32.2 35.6 38.9 43.3 47.2 52.2 57.2
EXTREME CAUTION
90 30 32.8 36.7 40.6 45 50 55
95 30 33.9 37.8 42.2 47.2 52.8 DANGER

100 30.6 35 39.4 44.4 49.4 55.6 EXTREME DANGER

LIKELIHOOD OF HEAT DISORDERS WITH PROLONGED EXPOSURE OR STRENUOUS ACTIVITY

Korey Stringer Institute’s Recommendations Based on NOAA’s Heat Index Chart

ALERT LEVEL RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

RED- EXTREME DANGER 1. Cancel and/or postpone activity to cooler time of the day.

1. Maximum of 1 hour of training. Consider postponing activity to cooler time of the day.
2. Schedule at least 4 rest breaks of 4 minutes each within the hour.
ORANGE- DANGER 3. Recheck the environmental condition every 30 minutes to monitor for changes.
4. Have cooling stations for before, during and after exercise.
5. No additional conditioning allowed in the same day.

1. Maximum of 2 hour of training. Consider postponing activity to cooler time of the day.
2. Schedule at least 4 rest breaks of 4 minutes each within each hour, or a 10 minute
GOLD- EXTREME CAUTION break every 30 minutes of training.
3. Recheck the environmental condition every 30 minutes to monitor for changes.
4. Have cooling stations for before, during and after exercise.

1. Optional water breaks every 30 minutes for 10 minutes in duration. Coordinate breaks
BRIGHT YELLOW- CAUTION with assigned contest officials.
2. Preparation of cooling modalities (example: ice towels) is recommended.

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