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Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Concerns in the Southwest; Coastal Low to Impact the East Coast

Deep tropical moisture will lead to widespread showers and thunderstorms capable of producing flash flooding through early next week over the Southwest and Four Corners. A coastal storm is expected to impact the southeast U.S. coast and mid-Atlantic regions with flooding, dangerous rip currents, gusty winds and heavy rain up much of the East Coast through early next week. Read More >

A Discussion on Water Vapor (Moisture)

QUESTION 4:

If the temperature outside was 20 degrees with a wind speed of 20 mph, would this "feel" colder to you than if the temperature was 5 degrees with a 5 mph wind speed?

ANSWER 4:

It definitely would be cold either way, but it would "feel" like 10 degrees below zero for a wind of 20 mph at 20 degrees, and only feel like zero for a wind of 5 mph and actual air temperature of 5.

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