On Wednesday, July 25, ABC13 in Houston reported on the city’s temperatures from new data that accounted for the Urban Heat Island effect (UHI) within the city and its surrounding suburbs.

The results from the data show that Houston experiences a UHI impact of six degrees Fahrenheit or greater on any given day. [emphasis, links added]

In the article, ABC13 News acknowledges what The Heartland Institute has long pointed out, the Urban Heat Island effect impacts measured temperatures and people’s lives.

They cite an example, saying:

Say the forecast high temperature is 90 degrees. Factor in the additional warmth from the urban heat island, and it could feel like 95 degrees in Rosenberg, 97 in Humble, 98 downtown, or even 99 in Baytown.

[Dang, that’s refreshing and truly educational! ~ Beege]