Let's flip this around ... I agree w/ Graplr that windchill is simply for shock value.
My reason, when it's 90 out and we have a stiff breeze, do the talkingheads say - "The breeze will cool us down, and you'll be comfortable outside" OR do they say "This is the 19th day of this oppressive and dangerous heat wave"?
I can assure you of one thing ... If I did as poorly with my assessments at work as the weather dorks do with theirs ... I'd be fired. Think about it!
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Originally Posted by Graplr
Yes, as you stated, THE ORIGINAL WINDCHILL!!
Paul Douglas, a meteorologist for the Twin Cities and big player in the industry was part of the REVAMPING of the original windchill for the newer system. He has stated this several times on his forecasts.
Windchill is bogus. There is NO reason for the numbers other than to shock people. Otherwise not just say, the temp will be -20F and very windy. I can figure out it will feel bitter if it is cold and windy. I don't need some arbitrary number along with the ACTUAL temperature.
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