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Calculate heat index (apparent temperature)

Usage

heat_index(temp_c, rh)

Arguments

temp_c

Air temperature in celsius

rh

Relative humidity as percentage (0-100)

Value

Heat index in celsius

References

Rothfusz, L.P. (1990). The Heat Index Equation. NWS Southern Region Technical Attachment, SR/SSD 90-23. https://www.weather.gov/media/ffc/ta_htindx.PDF

Examples

heat_index(35, 70)
#> [1] 50.34058