Why did my forecast change? The wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT) forecasts are calculated from National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts of temperature, humidity, sky cover, and wind speed. These forecasts often change slightly in response to new information produced by … Read more
Background: 1. Because this is a forecasting tool, the WBGT values should be interpreted like that from any other weather forecast. Over the first few days, the tool has much skill in forecasting WBGT. However this skill declines towards the … Read more
Tips for measuring WBGT: 1. If the WBGT device has been inside, allow at least 15 minutes for it to adjust to conditions when beginning measurement. 2. WBGT can change quickly in response to momentary fluctuations in wind and … Read more
What is WBGT? The Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) is a way to measure the heat stress on a body. WBGT takes into account: 1. temperature 2. humidity 3. wind speed 4. the intensity of the sunlight (i.e. sun angle … Read more
Departure from Average: the number of visits expected expressed as a percent departure from average Average number of Visits: the average number of visits expected (per capita) based on the model forecast, expressed as a percent Good: temperature conditions are … Read more
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How do I understand the tool output? The HHVT is designed to provide the expected increase or decrease from the average number of emergency department visits due to heat-related illness. The tool shows this as the “Departure from Average.” What does this … Read more
The HHVT is a web-based tool that predicts the daily number of emergency department (ED) visits for heat-related illness across North Carolina. The current version of the tool inputs 5-day National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts of daily maximum heat … Read more
