Feeling extra hot? The heat index can tell you why. What to know

The heat index, also known as the apparent temperature, is what the temperature feels like to the human body when relative humidity is combined with the air temperature. The index offers important ...

Understanding Humidity and Its Impact on 'Feels-Like' Temperatures in South Florida

As temperatures rise in South Florida, the humidity makes the heat feel even more intense, causing discomfort for residents and visitors alike. This article delves into how humidity affects perceived ...
WRAL

Ask the Meteorologist: Why do we show dew point and not relative humidity?

Every summer, I get asked this question: "Why don't you use relative humidity? I don't care about the dew point." The thing is - you should care about the dew point more. The dew point is quite ...
WBAL-TV

Summer-like temperatures but comfortable humidity in Sunday's forecast

IT’S BEEN A GREAT STRETCH OF WEATHER SO FAR THIS MONTH, AND WE JUST KEPT THAT GOING TODAY. SUNSHINE, LOW HUMIDITY, PROBABLY TOMORROW AS WELL. AS I MENTIONED JUST A FEW MINUTES AGO, THOUGH, THINGS ARE ...
MLive

Jungle-like humidity ending; Here’s timeline for your Michigan location

The drier air continues its steady march southward across Michigan. Here’s when you can breathe a sigh of humidity relief. We will continue to peg the more comfortable air to the dew point temperature ...