HeatRisk
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-001264
A color-numeric-based index that uses weather, climate, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) heat-health data to place the upcoming temperature forecast into climatological context and identify potentially dangerous heat that will lead to increased heat-related impacts.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-001264 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A color-numeric-based index that uses weather, climate, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) heat-health data to place the upcoming temperature forecast into climatological context and identify potentially dangerous heat that will lead to increased heat-related impacts.",
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