During the hot, humid summer months, meteorologists often discuss the heat index instead of the actual air temperature. But how is the heat index calculated, and why is it more important than the air ...

Before you step outside, you may want to know how humid, or "sticky" it feels. That comes down to knowing the dew point. Dew point is more commonly discussed in the summertime and is a good measure of ...

As the winter season chugs along and cold fronts continue to sweep across Greater Cincinnati, many of us find ourselves regularly checking the weather forecast before venturing outdoors. One of the ...

Scientists use "wet-bulb temperature" to gauge how extreme heat affects the body. But what is it? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Extreme levels of heat and humidity are forecast to spread across the country over the next two weeks, blanketing the Southwest, Midwest, and East Coast with high temperatures beginning this June 19 ...

Temperatures this week are some of the hottest we have seen the entire year now as we get to the end of July. This is a perfect opportunity to explain what the Heat Index is and how it is all ...

If your freezer isn't working right, check for worn gaskets, dirty coils, or an overly empty freezer. Humid weather, dirty coils, and old models can lead to freezers that can't maintain the right ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Recent reports that the H5N1 avian flu virus has been found in cow’s milk ...

Few things disrupt a relaxing shower as much as an abrupt temperature change. While this can happen when someone uses a sink, runs the dishwasher, or does a load of laundry using hot water, it's most ...