The air has been stifling during the recent heat wave. So, how hot is that pavement or concrete? Is it too hot to walk your dog on it?

Understanding the Context

If the air temperature is over 85 degrees, the consensus is yes, ... AUSTIN (KXAN) — It’s important for dog owners to keep the pavement temperatures in mind during summertime in Texas. The difference between air temperature and pavement temperature can be between 20 to ... Reading Eagle: Ask the Vet’s Pets: Test pavement temperature before walking dog Yahoo: How hot is the pavement?

Key Insights

During heat wave it can burn dogs’ feet and yours How hot is the pavement? During heat wave it can burn dogs’ feet and yours Dear Daisy Dog: This summer has been unusually hot in our area. Although I walk my dog, Barkley, early morning and late evening, the pavement is often surprisingly warm. How do I know if it’s too hot, ... Reno Gazette-Journal: Blistering Las Vegas heat could cook pavement to 147 degrees — hot enough to cause severe burns LAS VEGAS – A group of UNLV surgeons recently finished a 5-year study and learned something that may be no surprise to Southern Nevada residents: Pavement gets hot.

Final Thoughts

So hot, in fact, that a few seconds ...