Heat and humidity are climbing in many of the most populous U.S. cities, and the perilous trend will continue through 2050 (see graphic below). Heat is the top weather killer. Interactive graphics about increasing “danger days” can be found in a sweeping new report by Climate Central.

 
Source: “ U.S Faces Dramatic Rise in Extreme Heat, Humidity,” Climate Central, July 13, 2016. Graphic by Amanda Montañez