Humidity exacerbates heat sensation

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The rains recorded in the last few weeks have not contributed to less heat in the Dominican Republic. On the contrary, Noticias SIN makes the point the intense humidity in the atmosphere has generated even more heat.

Despite summer not yet officially starting, in most of the Dominican Republic the high temperatures are here to stay. A four-year record temperature of 36.6C was reported in northwestern Villa Vasquez, Montecristi.

The National Weather Office (Onamet) warns of extreme hot temperatures coming up in July, August and September.

Onamet explains that the intense heat sensation will last until the end of September and October.

Onamet recommends that people avoid going out into the sun without due protection from 11 am to four in the afternoon, especially young and elderly children who are more susceptible to high temperatures. People should continuously hydrate...

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chico bill

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Well this is a new revelation?
Humidity is caused by Climate Change of course
 

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The change from El Niño to La Niña is the major influencer according to NOAA scientists. Also responsible for the big heat dome over the central states, the Gulf areas and the very high water temperatures. Also reflected in the NOAA hurricane season prediction. More hurricanes of greater intensity.
 

chico bill

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The change from El Niño to La Niña is the major influencer according to NOAA scientists. Also responsible for the big heat dome over the central states, the Gulf areas and the very high water temperatures. Also reflected in the NOAA hurricane season prediction. More hurricanes of greater intensity.
Yeah they've predicted more hurricanes of higher intensity every year since Al Gore first started his scam.
Some year(s) they will be right.
 
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