From the Midwest to the East Coast, record-breaking heat is forcing cities to cancel events, open cooling centers, and warn ...

Within those constraints, finding ways to stay hydrated and lower your body temperature are paramount. You can do this by ...

Heat doesn’t just mean canceled events. It also poses a health risk, especially for children, older people and those with certain health conditions. So here are some tips to stay safe.

The answer depends on more than the temperature. The most detailed measurement is called the wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT), which includes temperature, humidity, cloud cover and wind. The heat ...

Evaporative or "swamp" coolers can help in dry heat, but they increase humidity and can make it more difficult to cool down. In humid places, just use a fan.

The answer depends on more than the temperature. The most detailed measurement is called the wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT), which includes temperature, humidity, cloud cover and wind. The heat ...

Extreme levels of heat and humidity are forecast to spread across the country over the next two weeks, blanketing the ...

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 ...