This year’s Olympic Trials are looking out to be very hot, similar to those in 2012. The event will take place from Sunday, June 26th- Sunday, July 3rd in Omaha, Nebraska.
Temperature will range from the upper 80’s to mid 90’s, with a chance of thunderstorms on Tuesday. In addition, humidity will be around 50% each day. It will be extremely important for event goers to remain cool and hydrated. Below is a comparison of high temperatures from the 2012 Olympics Trials to this year’s. This year, although still hot, is expected to be much cooler than 2012.
After summer National Championship meets at outdoor meets in San Antonio, Texas; and Irvine, California the last two years, where temperatures soared, the mid-week Omaha temperatures in the lower 80s will be some reprieve to regular attendees.
Forecast according to The Weather Channel, updated Wednesday afternoon.
| Day | 2016 Trials High Temperature | 2012 Trials High Temperature |
| Day 1 | 91 degrees | 86 degrees |
| Day 2 | 91 degrees | 88 degrees |
| Day 3 | 85 degrees | 102 degrees |
| Day 4 | 83 degrees | 94 degrees |
| Day 5 | 85 degrees | 91 degrees |
| Day 6 | 89 degrees | 92 degrees |
| Day 7 | 91 degrees | 95 degrees |
| Day 8 | 93 degrees | 96 degrees |
Historical data courtesy: Weather Underground.
Here are some tips to ensure that everyone has a safe and cool Trials:
- Nothing is more important than staying hydrated. Make sure to drink plenty of water. As an added tip, freezing water bottles the night before ensures you will have ice cold water handy.
- Wear appropriate clothing. Loose fitting clothes made out of natural fibers are the best for hot weather.
- Dabbing water on body areas that commonly overheat goes a long way; wrists, temples, elbows, and creases are good places to do so.
- Keep a spray bottle filled with water handy.
- If you begin to feel dehydrated drink sports drinks. These drinks contain electrolytes that help combat dehydration.
How can that be possibly with global warming and all? 🙂