Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars face extreme heat at EverBank Stadium

The Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars kicked off their Week 1 NFL matchup today at EverBank Stadium under dangerous weather conditions. As the game got underway at 1 p.m. ET, the temperature was recorded at 92 degrees with a heat index reaching 103 degrees. Forecasts indicate that feels-like temperatures may climb as high as 105 degrees during the course of the game. Both teams are implementing measures to manage heat and humidity, with staff monitoring player hydration levels to mitigate risks such as heatstroke and dehydration. The Jaguars play on a natural grass surface, which is expected to remain cooler than artificial turf during the extreme heat. The event remains in progress.

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