Savannah residents have multiple options to escape dangerous heat conditions today as the National Weather Service warns temperatures could feel like 115 degrees.
🌡️ Why It Matters: Extreme heat can be deadly, especially for children, elderly residents, and people without reliable air conditioning. The city is mobilizing resources to keep people safe during what forecasters are calling potentially life-threatening conditions.
What is the Heat Index?: The heat index refers to what the temperature feels like when the air temperature is combined with relative humidity. The thermometer in your car may report 90 degree temperatures, but the humidity means that to your body, it will feel like it is over 100 degrees. The heat index is sometimes called the “apparent temperature.”…