Heat
Jul 21, 2011 | 9:57 pm
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Humidex - during the summer a humidity factor is added to the actual air temperature.
Wind Chill Factor - in winter the windspeed is subtracted to the actual still air temperature.
Jul 21, 2011 | 10:19 pm
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It hasn't been that bad. Sure, the last 2 or 3 weeks have been hot and dry in southern Ontario (can't speak for anywhere else in Canada, although I did see someone on Facebook lamenting their 16C temp and rain LOL). But the rest of the spring and summer prior has been pretty cool and wet.
I don't know about the humidex (or real feel temp, or whatever other terms used to describe it), but it didn't feel a bit over 35C today LOL.
I don't know about the humidex (or real feel temp, or whatever other terms used to describe it), but it didn't feel a bit over 35C today LOL.
Jul 21, 2011 | 10:52 pm
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I was in Toronto once when it was 39 C (on the digital thermometer readout at the Sheraton), and I took a nap in Nathan Phillips Square. I imagine that right now I'd have collapsed and melted into a puddle in the middle of Queen Street, not being able to make it to the concrete benches where I'd napped.
Jul 21, 2011 | 11:38 pm
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It hasn't been that bad. Sure, the last 2 or 3 weeks have been hot and dry in southern Ontario (can't speak for anywhere else in Canada, although I did see someone on Facebook lamenting their 16C temp and rain LOL). But the rest of the spring and summer prior has been pretty cool and wet.
I don't know about the humidex (or real feel temp, or whatever other terms used to describe it), but it didn't feel a bit over 35C today LOL.
I don't know about the humidex (or real feel temp, or whatever other terms used to describe it), but it didn't feel a bit over 35C today LOL.
Jul 22, 2011 | 3:32 am
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heat & flying
I asked an AC pilot at the Sheraton in YYZ yesterday how the heat affects flying? I was surprised by his answer.........it doesn't make any difference!
Jul 22, 2011 | 6:45 am
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flying, no, but takeoff, landing and stall speed it makes a big difference. altitude also makes a big difference on those activities.
Jul 22, 2011 | 8:05 am
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As for temperatures displayed on those outdoor electronic signs, I take them with a huge grain of salt. A lot of them read the temperature inside the unit and the sun beating down on it can skew the actual temperature. I've seen high 30's on those signs when it's really high 20's. (btw the forecast is back to mid to high 20's starting next week for southern Ontario, so get those flights booked LOL)
Jul 22, 2011 | 12:25 pm
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You think CBC takes its info from signs? I'd lay my bet on the national weather service. I've never been in Toronto on what I'd call a cool day. It may be "true North", but it usually felt like south to me. This is the hottest summer since 1950, so only old Canadians have experienced this much heat.
Jul 22, 2011 | 2:32 pm
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You think CBC takes its info from signs? I'd lay my bet on the national weather service. I've never been in Toronto on what I'd call a cool day. It may be "true North", but it usually felt like south to me. This is the hottest summer since 1950, so only old Canadians have experienced this much heat.
Jul 22, 2011 | 5:03 pm
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A lot of those portable units now also can act as heaters and dehumidifiers. Latter function can come in handy in basements.
Jul 24, 2011 | 6:26 pm
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Leaving AC off is a boon to my bank account and to the planet. Better yet, never having to BUY one is the best option. Never regret the hours you don't run an AC.