heat wave indicates excessive, warm temperatures while the heat index helps us to quantify the heat being experienced..
Learn how to read and comprehend the heat index and survive the next heat wave with help from Aire Serv..
For our purposes, we rely on The United States National Weather Service of heat wave spell of abnormally uncomfortably hot unusually humid weather spanning two or more days..
Changing weather patterns due to climate change and the heat-trapping nature of dioxide and methane have made heat waves more common, more unpredictable, and in duration..
Shifting weather patterns, stronger pressure systems, deforestation and increased industrialization are all contributing to the frequency and intensity of excessive heat events..
Heat index compares the temperature on the thermometer to the in the air..
use National Weather Service's Meteorological Conversions and Calculations Heat Index Calculator to calculate the exact heat index you're experiencing..
Local branches of National Weather Service are charged with issuing heat watches and warnings for regions throughout United States..
head to your mall, library or cooling station...
Do not wait for the mercury to rise, schedule online or contact your Aire Serv to get started.
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