How Hot Is It Really at the French Open? Check the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature

Wired Thursday 28 May 2026, 09:03 UTC By Brian Kahn 1 min read

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Meet the wet bulb globe temperature, the ominous measure that shows when it's too hot to go outside.

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How Hot Is It Really at the French Open? Check the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature

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