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Wind Chill Factor


   Weather TermDescription / Definition
   Wind Chill Factor Increased wind speeds accelerate heat loss from exposed skin. No specific rules exist for determining when wind chill becomes dangerous. As a general rule, the threshold for potentially dangerous wind chill conditions is about -20°F.


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