Dec 30 2024HEALTH
Forecasting Heat Waves: Can We Predict Deaths Ahead?
Heatwaves can be deadly, as seen in Europe's 2018 and 2022 summers. But did you know that some of these extreme temperatures could be foreseen weeks in advance? Subseasonal forecasts, which predict weather 2 weeks to 2 months ahead, offer a glimpse into the future. Yet, we haven't fully explored how useful these forecasts could be for warning systems. In Switzerland,...
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