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Weather forecast accuracy is crucial in a heat wave – 1 degree can mean the difference between life and death

  • Written by Derek Lemoine, Associate Professor of Economics, University of Arizona
Weather forecast accuracy is crucial in a heat wave – 1 degree can mean the difference between life and deathExtreme heat can put lives at risk, making accurate forecasts essential for people working outdoors.FG Trade/E+ via Getty Images

Weather forecasts have gotten quite good over the years, but their temperatures aren’t always spot on – and the result when they underplay extremes can be lethal. Even a 1-degree difference in a...

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