Unfortunately, newer research suggests that the actual maximum wet bulb temperature healthy humans can survive is even lower than that, actually 31°C wet bulb (87°F at 100% humidity): https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/humans-cant-endure-temperatures-and-humidities-high-previously-thought/
A lot of articles are still using old numbers which may cause people to take unnecessary risks.
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/jul/31/why-you-need-to-worry-about-the-wet-bulb-temperature
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