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Do we have a new ‘normal temperature’?
Yes, the entire nation now has a new ‘normal temperature.’
These climatological temperatures, and other weather parameters, are computed by averaging all temperatures over a 30-year period. These averages are called . . . Continue reading
Category: Climate
Tags Climate, Meteorology, Temperature
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What is the Heat Index?
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 Heat, Heat index, Humidity, Moisture, Summer, Temperature
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What is a Heat Burst?
Heat bursts are sudden, usually dramatic increases in the surface temperature, often accompanied by strong winds, that sometimes occur in the vicinity of a thunderstorm. Though they are not an everyday occurrence, they are not exceptionally unusual either . . . Continue reading
Category: Phenomena
Tags Heat, Severe Weather, Summer, Temperature
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What is with the Humidity?
As the spring finally comes after a cool second half of April, it is not only the temperature that rises but also the humidity. Humidity is a measure of the amount of invisible water vapor that is in the air. Continue reading
Category: Meteorology
Tags Dewpoint, Heat, Humidity, Moisture, Spring, Summer, Temperature
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What is the Coldest Wind-Chill Temperature Ever Recorded in Madison?
The wind-chill temperature describes the increased loss of heat by the movement of the air. The wind-chill is relevant to humans and other animals that need to maintain a constant temperature that is higher than their surroundings. Continue reading
Category: Weather Dangers
Tags Dangers, Temperature, Wind, Wind-chill, Winter
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