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What does 8s mean in the weather forecast?
8s means 8 degrees Fahrenheit (8℉)
The following is an example: (taken from an English weather forecast manuscript)
Showers developed this afternoon, but should remain fairly scattered & light with highs still below average in the mid-5s. Rain picks up in intensity tonight & Tomorrow with general rainy months in excess of 1 ".
Translation: There were some small showers in the afternoon, and the highest temperature was still below the average temperature, about 55 degrees Fahrenheit. It will rain heavily tonight and tomorrow, and the general rainfall award will exceed 1 inch.
where "mid-5s" means 55 degrees Fahrenheit (55 degrees Fahrenheit).
Fahrenheit is a commonly used unit to measure temperature in the west, and it is more inclined to use℃ (Celsius) in meteorology.