Name: When a heat wave makes it too hot for outdoor activity
Uploaded: 2026-06-29T15:12:09.427Z
Duration: 34 s
Channel: The Weather Channel
Description: It can be safe to continue your outside activities, even during a heat wave, but timing is everything. Early morning and evening hours are usually the best times for exercise, gardening, or a game of golf in the summer. When the heat index rises above 90 degrees, consider staying in a cool place.

ByMike Ellis•

June 29, 2026

Updated: June 29, 2026, 12:31 pm EDTPublished: June 29, 2026, 11:12 am EDT

It can be safe to continue your outside activities, even during a heat wave, but timing is everything. Early morning and evening hours are usually the best times for exercise, gardening, or a game of golf in the summer. When the heat index rises above 90 degrees, consider staying in a cool place.