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Green means Good! The Graphical Hazardous Weather Outlook is updated regularly by your local National Weather Service and will change color as the risk of excessive heat or other weather elements increases. Go to your local NWS web page to find the GHWO. #NIHHIS #HeatSafety

Did you know the air temperature can actually feel hotter than what the thermometer reads? The Heat Index is a measure of how hot it really feels when relative humidity is factored in. To find out how hot it feels, follow this link https://weather.gov/heat. #NIHHIS #HeatSafety

Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) can be used to measure heat stress in direct sunlight. It takes into account: temperature, humidity, wind speed, sun angle and cloud cover (solar radiation). Go to digital.mdl.nws.noaa.gov/ for the WBGT forecast. #NIHHIS #HeatSafety

Did you know that you can look ahead for excessive heat potential in your area? The Weather Prediction Center produces various Heat Index Forecasts including Probability Forecasts for Heat Index in Days 3-7.https://wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/heat_index… #NIHHIS #HeatSafety

This wraps up our Heat Season Awareness Week. For more heat and heat-health resources, visit: heat.gov #NIHHIS #HeatSafety

Did you know that the NWS has different heat stress indicators or “tools” to help you plan for hot weather? To learn more about these tools go to https://weather.gov/heat #NIHHIS #HeatSafety

As #NIHHIS #HeatSafety Week comes to an end, stay prepared by knowing when heat is heading your way. NOAA provides products to inform you about impending heat from seasonal outlooks to hourly forecasts. Find more info at https://weather.gov/heat or heat.gov !