Tag Archives: Heat index

How does our recent heat wave stack up against past events?

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Weather Guys Editor

With another wave of dangerous heat upon us, it is of interest to consider how the last heat wave rates alongside other memorable heat waves. First of all, each day from July 4-6, Madison’s high temperature was more than 100 degrees with the 104 on July 5 ranking as third highest of all time. Moreover, we set record high temperatures for five consecutive days from July 2-6. Continue reading →

Category: Climate
Tags , , , , ,
Comments Off on How does our recent heat wave stack up against past events?

How Uncomfortable has this Summer Been?

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Weather Guys Editor

After what seems like forever to most of us, this past week finally brought some relief from the almost uninterrupted heat and humidity of July and early August . . . Continue reading →

Category: Seasons
Tags , , , , ,
Comments Off on How Uncomfortable has this Summer Been?

What is a Heat Wave?

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Weather Guys Editor

Heat waves are caused by very hot, stagnant air masses. Regions that suffer under intense hot spells are usually dominated by a surface high-pressure system with a mid-tropospheric ridge aloft . . . Continue reading →

Category: Phenomena
Tags , , , , ,
Comments Off on What is a Heat Wave?

What is the Heat Index?

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Weather Guys Editor

The heat index, or apparent temperature index, indicates how hot it feels. It is expressed as a function of air temperature and the relative humidity. . . Continue reading →

Category: Meteorology
Tags , , , , ,
Comments Off on What is the Heat Index?