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		freeopinion on July 10, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: As extreme heat bakes the West, emergency helicopt... El Paso is at ~3800' elevation. It should reach 98F-100F for the next week. That's still only like 3800', right?

cornellwright on July 10, 2024 [–]

At 98F at 3800' elevation, the density altitude would be 7,268' (assuming standard pressure). https://e6bx.com/density-altitude/

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