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When it’s hot outside, we often talk about the heat index. Here’s why it’s important.
The heat index itself is relatively new ... Over the next few days, the opposite is going to be true. There’s going to be so much moisture in the air that not only will it be actually hot ...
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OCD urges nationwide vigilance as rising heat index poses health risks
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) issued a memorandum highlighting the urgent need for heightened preparedness in response to ...
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What is ‘feels-like’ temperature? A meteorologist explains.
A mathematical formula is also used to calculate the heat index. Feels-like temperature ... During the coldest months, the opposite advice is key. Dress in loose and insulating layers that are ...
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Living with extreme heat might make you age faster
The study authors compared those samples with heat index data, a measure of temperature and humidity, between 2010 and 2016. They found a correlation between greater exposure to extreme heat and a ...
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Hot Topics: What’s behind Hong Kong’s new warning system to reduce risk of heatstroke among outdoor workers?
Context: New three-tier guide to protect outdoor workers from heatstroke Guidelines are based on heat index calculated using relative humidity, intensity of sunlight and temperature Labour and ...