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Wind Chill

What does the "Wind Chill" factor tell us? Is it useful information? Danny talks with (Pennyslvania State University) meteorologist Lee Grensci (GREHN-see), who tells us what the Wind Chill factor does and DOESN'T tell us about the weather. He says everyone feels cold differently - so in most cases it is not useful information. Wind Chill means more in below-zero temperatures.

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