The reason why the humidity makes it feel hotter than the actual temperature is because of our sweat. Our bodies like to stay near 98.6 degrees, so when our body temperature rises sweat is released ...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It’s that time of the year again when heat and humidity cause sweltering temperatures across Kentucky and southern Indiana. You’ve likely heard about the heat index mentioned once or ...
Deadly heat in the Southwest. Hot-tub temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean. Sweltering conditions in Europe, Asia and South America. That 2023 was Earth’s hottest year on record was in some ways no ...
Cold air allows precipitation to freeze instead of melt, helping snow form, stick and accumulate as winter storms move through the region.
Even with air temperatures below freezing, snow and ice can still melt. Here’s why warm sun, ground heat and humidity matter ...