SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass.,
June 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- Swimming pools, ice cream and the use of portable fans are
popular ways to beat the heat during hot summer months, especially
for those who live in America's "sweatiest" cities.
As Americans prepare for summer heat waves, the makers of
Honeywell Fans, in partnership with a team of scientists at
environmental consulting company Environmental Health &
Engineering, developed new criteria to rank major metropolitan
areas across the country on their potential "sweatiness." The
rankings, released today, reveal cities that each have a unique
ability to trap heat in the summer months, which contributes to
overall discomfort and a need to beat the
heat.
The scientist reviewed data from the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Association's National Climatic Data Center and the
U.S. Census Bureau and based on their expert ranking, below is a
list of the top ten sweatiest U.S. cities:
- Tampa, Fla.
- Miami, Fla.
- Houston, Texas
- San Diego, Calif.
- Orlando, Fla.
- Washington, D.C.
- Raleigh, N.C.
- Los Angeles, Calif.
- Dallas, Texas
- Charlotte, N.C.
"When creating the first-ever sweatiest cities ranking with this
new set of criteria, we looked at a range of environmental factors
including average temperature and humidity levels during summer
months, population and housing density, and average wind speed,
which has an evaporative cooling effect," said Dr. Ted Myatt, ScD, Environmental Health &
Engineering. "Geographic location has a major influence on
temperatures, but so does infrastructure like residential buildings
or heavy industry, which can trap heat or contribute to heat
output. It's no wonder why so many songs are written about hot
times and summer in the city."
The "America's Sweatiest Cities" ranking from the makers of
Honeywell Fans comes on the heels of the release of the new
Honeywell Turbo® on the Go! Portable Folding Fan. The USB
and battery operated fan provides strong air circulation in a
convenient design that folds, stands upright and pivots for
personalized cooling that goes with you anywhere you need it—all in
a compact size. A useful handle enables the fan to be easily
transported or hung, making the Turbo® on the Go! ideal for
providing a blast of cool air in any setting, including the office,
gym or vacation destinations like the beach, or during outdoor
activities, such as camping, backyard barbeques and picnics. Unlike
other portable fans, the Turbo® on the Go! provides a strong
airflow that can be felt up to 3 feet away.
For information on all Honeywell fans, please visit
www.Facebook.com/HoneywellPluggedIn or
www.HoneywellFanSavings.com.
About Kaz
A world leader in high quality healthcare
and home environment products, Kaz is a state of the art,
dynamically-managed, global leader in healthcare devices, home
comfort and water filtration products that operates in over 65
countries on six continents. The branded product portfolio
includes PUR Water Filtration products, Vicks Thermometers and
Humidifiers, Honeywell Humidifiers, Heaters, Fans and Air Cleaners,
Braun Thermometers, SoftHeat Heating Pads, SmartTemp Hot/Cold
Packs, Febreze air purifiers and more. Kaz USA, Inc. is a subsidiary of Helen of Troy
Limited. For more information about Kaz, please visit
www.kaz.com.
About Helen of Troy Limited
Helen of Troy Limited
(NASDAQ, NM: HELE) is a leading global consumer products company
offering creative solutions for its customers through a strong
portfolio of well-recognized and widely-trusted brands, including:
Housewares: OXO, Good Grips, Soft Works, OXO tot and
OXO Steel; Healthcare/Home Environment: Vicks, Braun,
Honeywell, PUR, Febreze, Stinger, Duracraft and SoftHeat; and
Personal Care: Revlon, Vidal
Sassoon, Dr. Scholl's, Pro Beauty Tools, Sure, Pert,
Infusium23, Brut, Ammens, Hot Tools, Bed Head, Karina, Ogilvie and
Gold 'N Hot. The Nutritional Supplements segment was formed
with the recent acquisition of Healthy Directions, a U.S. market
leader in premium doctor-branded vitamins, minerals and
supplements, as well as other health products sold directly to
consumers. The Honeywell trademark is used under license from
Honeywell International Inc. The Vicks, Braun, Febreze and
Vidal Sassoon trademarks are used
under license from The Procter & Gamble Company. The Revlon
trademark is used under license from Revlon Consumer Products
Corporation. The Bed Head trademark is used under license from
Unilever PLC. The Dr. Scholl's trademark is used under license from
MSD Consumer Care, Inc. For more information about Helen of Troy
Limited, please visit www.hotus.com.
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