When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate of water is reduced. This means heat is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing it to retain more heat than it would in dry air. Take more breaks, use a cold wet cloth to keep you cool.
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Critical Days of Summer
Heat Indexes are really high right now. Here is a chart to explain what the temp actually feels like with a high heat index.
When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate of water is reduced. This means heat is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing it to retain more heat than it would in dry air. Take more breaks, use a cold wet cloth to keep you cool.
When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate of water is reduced. This means heat is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing it to retain more heat than it would in dry air. Take more breaks, use a cold wet cloth to keep you cool.
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