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What is heat power? New weather metric determines if it's too hot to work or exercise

What is heat power? New weather metric determines if it's too hot to work or exercise

The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) is introducing a new metric called 'hittekracht' in its weather app this Tuesday. This hourly indicator is designed to help users determine when temperatures are too high for safe physical activities such as working or exercising.

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