Heat index
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A measure of how hot conditions feel to the human body by combining temperature and humidity.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 1 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by research-stage coverage, with 1 in the last 30 days. Confidence 24%. Low accumulated evidence, so it defaults conservatively pending more signal.
Evidence (1)
- 8Hacker News·8/12/2026researchHeat Dome Brings 40°C+ Forecasts to Western and Central Europe
A persistent upper-level ridge is driving a fifth major heat dome over Europe, with widespread daytime highs forecast above 40°C across France, the UK, Italy, Central Europe, and the Balkans. The event is also expected to keep nights unusually warm, increasing health risks, energy demand, and wildfire danger before easing late this weekend into next week.