What Does “Feels Like” Temperature on Your Phone Actually Indicate?

What does “feels like” temperature on your phone actually indicate?

The heat index is a scientific calculation that combines temperature and humidity to understand how heat impacts the human body. This concept isn’t new; the first formal calculation was developed in 1979 by Dr. Robert Steadman, a professor of textiles and clothing at Colorado State University.

Feels-Like Temperature Hits 60°C as Pakistan Sizzles Under Intense Heat

Many cities in Pakistan are currently facing intense heat, with temperatures soaring above 50°C. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued health alerts as the heat index, or “feels-like” temperature, has reached dangerous levels in several areas. Jacobabad recorded the highest feels-like temperature at a scorching 60°C, followed closely by Dadu at 59.7°C and Sibbi at 56.6°C. These places fall under the “Extreme Danger” category, w…