As temperatures rise across the U.S., here’s what you need to know about high humidity and how it can affect you.

Dew Points Are a Good Way of Measuring How Humid or Dry it Feels Outside. Dew point. Dew point is the temperature at which the air must be cooled to reach saturation of 100% humidity.

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By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension Wet-bulb temperature measures air temperature using a thermometer covered with a water-soaked cloth exposed to air. Considering the current weather and ...

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Summer just started, and the first significant heat wave of the season is almost over. It’s been a doozy. Some 265 million ...

For example, at 3 pm on an average January day in Broome, the relative humidity would be about 66%, but the vapour pressure would be around 30 hPa. Conversely, on a cool, foggy morning in Hobart with ...

Your body can't cool off as quickly during a humid heat wave. Experts say you should make a heat safety plan to prepare for ...

High humidity can make it tough for your body to cool down. As most of the country braces for extreme temperatures, a doctor ...

Summer is here and has brought its typical steamy feel as moisture in the air increases. There are several terms used by meteorologists to discuss atmospheric moisture and how it feels outside.