The heat index is the measure of the temperature that a person feels in contrast to the actual air temperature—essentially, the 'apparent' temperature felt by the human body that factors in the humidity.
The heat index is the measure of the temperature that a person feels in contrast to the actual air temperature. Essentially, it measures "human discomfort" and is the "apparent temperature" felt by the human body. It is computed by factoring in the humidity as well as the air temperature.
’s scale, heat index temperatures from 41 to 54°C are dangerous and could possibly lead to heat stroke. But is it possible for the heat index to reach this high? According to Thelma Cinco, head of
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