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may be affected, with average wind speed in winter projected to decrease by 2.5%. Average
summer wind speeds are projected to increase by 2.5%.
x
Over the longer term, humidity is projected to decrease by during winter and summer 2.5% and
3.5% respectively.
x
Recommendations for subsequent stages of the WARCCAP project (and beyond) include:
Urban heat island (UHI) effects, which may exacerbate the intensity of heatwave weather
conditions and their impacts on vulnerable members of the community, warrant further
consideration.
Climate modelling being undertaken for the IPCC’s forthcoming
Fifth Assessment Report and
for the Goyder Institute will require that these climate change projections used for this
WARCCAP study be updated during the next 2-3 years.
