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The wind chill temperature is calculated using the following formula: Windchill (F) = 35.74 + 0.6215T - 35.75(V^0.16) + 0.4275T(V^0.16) Where: T = Air Temperature (F) V = Wind Speed (mph) ^ = raised to a power (exponential) More about…
Hypothermia occurs when body temperature falls below 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Visible warning signs include uncontrollable shivering, memory loss, disorientation, incoherence, slurred speech, drowsiness, and exhaustion. The U.S. governments Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) recommended steps for a person suffering…
Frostbite is freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. The lower the temperature, the quicker frostbite will occur. Frostbite typically affects the extremities, particularly the feet, toes, hands, fingers, ear lobes, or tip of the nose. The U.S. government's Occupational…
A High Wind Warning is sustained surface winds exceeding 40 mph (≥35 kts) for at least 1 hour; or any gusts exceeding 58 mph (≥50 kts) , predicted or occurring for an unspecified period of time. More Weather Glossary Terms:…
A High Wind Advisory is sustained surface winds 31-39 mph (27-34 kts) for at least 1 hour; or any gusts to 46-57 mph (40-49 kts), predicted or occurring for an unspecified period of time. More Weather Glossary Terms: High Wind Advisory…
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The National Weather Service (NWS) is the official U.S. government agency charged with issuing weather watches, warnings, and advisories and is the source used by iAlert.com. Below is the criteria used by NWS forecasters when issuing a hurricane watch or…
The National Weather Service (NWS) is the official U.S. government agency charged with issuing weather watches, warnings, and advisories and is the source used by iAlert.com. Below is the criteria used by NWS forecasters when issuing a tropical storm watch…
The National Weather Service (NWS) is the official U.S. government agency charged with issuing weather watches, warnings, and advisories and is the source used by iAlert.com. Below is the criteria for a flooding used by NWS forecasters when issuing flood…
