CDC and NWS Launch Nationwide HeatRisk Tool to Enhance Public Safety

The new system provides a detailed, color-coded forecast of heat risks, aiming to reduce heat-related illnesses and fatalities.

The HeatRisk tool, developed by the CDC and NWS, offers a five-tier, color-coded index to forecast potential heat impacts on health.
Magenta, the highest level, indicates extreme heat conditions with significant health risks, while green signifies minimal risk.
The tool is accessible to the public and provides specific guidelines for different risk levels, including preventive actions to mitigate heat effects.
Heat-related deaths are the leading weather-related fatalities in the U.S., prompting the development of this advanced forecasting tool.
The system is designed to be user-friendly, allowing individuals to access personalized heat risk information through a dashboard.