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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 ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — The "dog days" of summer are common in July and August, typically marked by long and hot days with sweltering humidity. The high humidity can be partially attributed to a source you may ...

If you've ever wondered why it may feel so tropical in the Ohio Valley region during the summer, the answer might not be what you'd expect.The National Weather Service says a lot of the extra moisture ...

IOWA, USA — When encountering sweltering summer conditions, many Iowans will quickly defer to the infamous quote, "It's not the heat, it's the humidity." But what contributes to Iowa being so much ...

Has this summer been muggier than usual? For nearly two-thirds of the country, the answer is yes. Tens of millions of Americans in the central and eastern United States have suffered from an ...

It's that time of year again when you may hear the phrase "corn sweat" tossed around in times of high heat and humidity. But what does the phrase actually mean? And how will the phenomenon affect the ...