Barrah

Is it a good time to be outside? And if not, when will it be? Barrah answers that question for the Gulf. It evaluates every hour of the week based on heat, dust and sun — taking into account what you’re planning to do — and shows you the best times to head outside. THE OUTSIDE INDEX One simple score from 0 to 100 tells you how suitable the conditions are for the rest of today. Every hour starts at 100, then loses points as heat stress rises beyond your comfort level, dust increases in the air, or UV becomes more intense. Each score is paired with a clear rating, from Excellent to Extreme, using the same colours throughout the app so you can understand conditions at a glance. HEAT AS YOUR BODY FEELS IT Air temperature alone doesn’t tell the whole story. Barrah estimates WBGT (Wet Bulb Globe Temperature) using temperature, humidity, wind and sunlight, with separate conditions for sun and…