Windshield temperatures

During the winter meterologists use the term Windchill to describe how cold it actually feels outside, usually due to the wind (no kidding). I used to think they called it the Windshield factor. I figured that the windshield factor was determined by how cold your windshield felt. Seriously...that's what I thought. But, in my defense, windshields feel cold in the winter, so it seemed logical to me.

This graph below should explain everything and answer any questions you may have. Feel free to print this off and share it with friends and family.



It must have been difficult for my parents, constantly having to explain these things to me. Don't even ask how long it took me to figure out the difference between the "band" (like a marching band) and a "van" (the vehicle)....my poor parents. Please note I put the ( ) in there just in case you have any confusion, too.

All of this is not the least bit relevant to our current weather. This time of year we are using the term "heat index". I wish I had a misunderstood word for this term, something like asphalt factor.



Knoxville has experienced 60+ days in a row in the 90's or above! Can you believe that? We are melting....quite literally.



Glenn really seems to have the right idea. It's hot, we are on fire, then the world explodes. Oh how Glenn and I are both longing for the days of "windshield" factors. Sweet August....feel free to move-on-out and welcome-in Autumn....I am ready. As is most of East Tennessee....and probably all of the South for that matter.