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Why It Feels Scorching When the Temperature Is Only 39°C: Is the Weather Bureau Capping 40°C?

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为什么体感酷热，但实际温度却只有 39℃？听说气象局会卡 40℃，这种说法是否合理？

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First recorded Jul 18, 2026, 8:00 PM CST · latest Jul 19, 2026, 8:00 AM CST. Ranks reflect attention on each platform.

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