US National Weather Service Little Rock Arkansas - The Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) combines the effects of temperature, humidity, solar radiation, and wind. WBGT is used by the military and athletic
![NWS Atlanta on X: "You may wonder what the difference between Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature and Heat Index is! WBGT is used for direct sunlight exposure & takes into account many different elements. NWS Atlanta on X: "You may wonder what the difference between Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature and Heat Index is! WBGT is used for direct sunlight exposure & takes into account many different elements.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DdKnp-tUwAAE8yV.jpg:large)
NWS Atlanta on X: "You may wonder what the difference between Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature and Heat Index is! WBGT is used for direct sunlight exposure & takes into account many different elements.
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