13News meteorologist Matt Standridge goes over how this advanced temperature calculates way more than just heat.
INDIANA, USA — It is turning hot, humid, and miserable across much of the country. Heat waves move in and skyrocket air temperatures to the 90s and 100s. However in direct sunlight, the ground is much hotter than the air. Be careful going on walks with your pets as the ground can easily be well over 120 degrees, which can burn their paws.Air is a poor container for heat, however ground surfaces like grass, concrete, and asphalt can hold a lot of heat. Asphalt can get the hottest.
Grass: A lawn still gets hotter than the air, but not by a ton . Much of the heat is released back into the air. Plus their is more water content in grass, and in plants in general. This helps keep plants a bit cooler. However turf can get very hot. It's fake. It doesn't have water. Turf can get as hot as concrete.Asphalt: Asphalt holds a lot more heat, somewhat thanks to its darker color. Heat is still released, but most of the heat remains trapped in the asphalt.
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