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Originally Posted by manaboutown
Looks like the heat index reaches 122 at 90 degrees F, 90% humidity. NWS Heat Index
At 40% humidity it takes a temperature of 104 F to reach a heat index of 119. At lower humidities the temperature can go a bit higher before it reaches 120 or more.
Humidity makes a HUGE difference in the heat index. |
I understand how it works but when have you seen it be 90% humidity while it is 90 degrees in Fla? If the humidity is that high the temp is not going to be 90 because it has just rained and the air temp has been cooled. Not saying it's not hot and humid here and as a life long Floridian I still hate summer in Fla. but it is not as extreme as some have said. Thank the good lord for John Gorrie.