Ohio Winter Weather
Wind chill temperature index
The National Weather Service implemented a revised wind chill
temperature index in 2001. The index (shown
below) uses scientific
and technological advancements, along with computer modeling to
provide a more accurate and useful index.
This improved wind chill formula produces significantly warmer
temperatures than the previous version.
For additional information, visit the Ohio Committee for Severe
Weather Awareness winter campaign at www.ema.ohio.gov/PDFs/Severe_Weather/Winter2005.pdf.
Source: National Weather Service
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The Northeast Storm Impact Scale, a new 1 to
5 rating system similar to those used to classify hurricanes
and tornadoes, was revealed on March 10, 2004. The scale was
developed by the National Weather Service and The Weather Channel.
According to the new scale, the most devastating blizzard in
over 100 years hit the Northeast in the winter of 1993.
(USA Today, 3/10/04) |
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