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 ...
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 ...
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) — When you hear the term “heat index” in the forecast, it’s usually paired with a much higher number than the actual temperature. For example, you might hear us say “It’s 94 ...
You know what high temperatures are and you know what humidity is. You also know how they feel. But do you know what heat index is? With a heat wave hitting South Jersey, meteorologists are talking ...
The National Weather Service in Raleigh issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Tuesday and Wednesday, saying that the heat index could reach as high as 115° in parts of our area. Some raw data shows the ...
Why do we have a heat index? (Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) I received this email from one of our viewers, Gene Smith: “In our ...
The official start of summer is on the horizon and it's bringing dangerous heat with it. With New Jersey expected to have a hot summer, it's good to know how to prepare for the weather. According to ...
Brevard County experienced a heat advisory with a heat index as high as 112 degrees Fahrenheit on July 21. While temperatures are expected to slightly decrease, the remainder of the week will remain ...