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Lydia Harding

Lydia Harding, CEM, is an emergency planner with the county emergency management agency in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She oversees local warning sirens, updates municipal shelter plans, and organizes seasonal weather drills. She writes about storm preparedness and severe weather safety. Harding holds a bachelor’s degree in emergency management.

Are Long Sleeves Better in the Heat?
How Does Humidity Affect Sweating and Body Cooling?
Can Humans Live in 120 Degree Weather?
How to Know If Lightning Is About to Strike Your House
How the “Wall of Wind” Is Helping People and Governments
What Is One Obstacle to Building a Large Wind Power Array in London?
Does Removing Humidity Cool the Air?
How Long Can a Fire Smolder Before Igniting?
Can Skyscrapers Withstand Tornadoes?
What Wind Speed Breaks Windows?
Is Dry Heat or Humid Heat More Dangerous?
What Is Microthermal and Why Is It Important?
What Is Immersion Freezing and How Does It Work?