Temperatures Soaring So High That Trump's UFC Fighters May Just Collapse in the Heat

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Donald Trump has gone all-in on a massive fight night to ring in the semiquincentennial of the United States of America.

While critics have argue that something like baseball or basketball would have been a far better choice — since they’re distinctly American sports — it evidently might not matter, because Mother Nature seems to have her own opinions about the affair. This week, the US National Weather Service released a heat advisory for Washington DC, directly threatening the debut of Trump’s beloved UFC arena, currently situated on the White House lawn.

Per the weather alert, the heat index in DC next week could reach as high as 107 degrees Fahrenheit— far more than the average of 85, and well above the standing record of 98.

Fueled by scorching Sun and oppressive humidity, that kind of heat could spell disaster for the prize fight. According to the Arizona Department of Health Services’ Heat Index Chart, sunstroke, heat cramps, and heat exhaustion are “likely” under those conditions, while heat stroke is possible with prolonged exposure or physical activity — exactly what happens when two fighters are slugging it out.

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/temperatures-soaring-high-trump-ufc-140424467.html

If you need a fan because it's so hot Donny people are going to see your combover.

[tanyev]

1. Oh well.

[dem4decades]

2. Will Donnie stand up and give a thumbs up or thumbs down on who lives?

[Diamond_Dog]

3. I'm sure he will have some kind of air conditioned glass enclosure to watch it from.

Or sleep in. Lol

He seems to like death, so if any of the fighters expire that will give him an extra thrill.

[ananda]

4. I guess they'll have to get a bunch of fans...

pun intended... for that night.

[Ocelot II]

5. God don't like ugly.

[calimary]

6. Maybe the donald knows it's pretty hot where he's gonna wind up?

And he’s just trying to get used to it ahead of time?

[sakabatou]

7. Another costly failure

[spooky3]

8. I don't know where the Yahoo author is getting his info, but

The forecast on my iPhone is for LOWER temperatures than today (it’s currently 95-97). The range is mid 70s to mid 80s. However, there is a chance of rain each day.

The 105 heat index is for TODAY. From the site the author linked:

“ DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

A Heat Advisory is in effect until 8 PM today. Heat index values
will be around 105 degrees.

A Severe Thunderstorms Watch is in effect for most of the area
until 9 PM this evening. Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds
are the primary threat.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

The chance of thunderstorms is increasing for Sunday afternoon
and evening. Some of these storms may also be severe.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters have been activated this afternoon and evening. Spotters
may need to be activated Sunday.

DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

A Heat Advisory is in effect until 8 PM today. Heat index values
will be around 105 degrees.

A Severe Thunderstorms Watch is in effect for most of the area
until 9 PM this evening. Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds
are the primary threat.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

The chance of thunderstorms is increasing for Sunday afternoon
and evening. Some of these storms may also be severe.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters have been activated this afternoon and evening. Spotters
may need to be activated Sunday.”

From what I can see, the fights are scheduled for Sunday only, so not sure why the author is talking about next week’s forecast.

It’s supposed to be 89-91 Saturday and Sunday, with chances of rain.

[Manatee]

9. Forecast is calling

for 81°F when the main event starts at 8:00pm.

[W_HAMILTON]

12. Unless the audience is filled with Epstein class attendees that private jet in and helicopter their way over...

...it's gonna be a helluva lot hotter than 81°F while: they're all waiting in line to pass all the security checks.

[Manatee]

15. I was simply

pointing out that the headline is absolutely moronic. These are world class athletes. No one is going to "collapse in the heat"

[senseandsensibility]

10. Wow.

I remember being in Washington DC for the only time in August. I thought I had died and gone to you know where. Being from CA, I was used to heat but heat and high humidlity? OMG. I don't know how people do it.

[DET]

14. Air Conditioning

Everywhere. It’s the only way to survive the heat and especially the humidity.

[kentuck]

11. He would like that...

...as scantily clad nubiles fanned him with those large leaves, as he foundered on McDonald's cheeseburgers.

[Totally Tunsie]

13. NBC reported this evening that the UFC will be a Rain Or Shine event.

Now, I'm looking at the partial pavilion they erected and it sure doesn't seem really secure against a good blowing thunderstorm or even just a good hard rain. To be seated along the outer edges will be an adventure in itself. Then add in 125,000 spectators who will be sharing 500 porta-a-potties that have been percolating in the hot sun all day...Oh Joy! Oh Joy!

I'm not interested in the fights themselves, but might just tune in to see the aesthetics of dealing with the venue. This could be a real knee-slapper to see how the attendees - especially the D.C. ladies in all their finery - navigate a potentially stinky, sloppy night outside.